32423 ZIP Code — Bascom, FL

Jackson County, Florida

ZIP code 32423 is located in Bascom, Florida, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 67.52 square miles and serves a population of 872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32423

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,016. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32423 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

872

population

67.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

32423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bascom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32443 Greenwood (5.7 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (8.9 mi) 32445 Malone (9.2 mi) 32460 Sneads (10.8 mi) 32446 Marianna (11 mi) 36343 Gordon (12.9 mi) 32442 Grand Ridge (14 mi) 36370 Pansey (15.4 mi) 39859 Iron City (15.4 mi) 39825 Brinson (17.6 mi) 39861 Jakin (17.9 mi) 36320 Cottonwood (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	872
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	67.52 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	30.9200
Longitude	-85.0459
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	850

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	58.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	28.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	10.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

872

Population

People per sq mi

68.3

Median age

$53,016

Median household income

$33,369

Per capita income

$169,700

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

179

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	6.0%
18 and over	820	94.0%
65 and over	490	56.2%
Median age	68.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Black or African American 10%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	772	87.9%
Black or African American	88	10%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.7%
Two or more races	6	0.7%
Other race	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	58.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	28.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	10.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 31.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	31.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$53,016

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 42.3%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,700
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	52.0%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	138	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	122	25.7%
Households with children under 18	41	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	68.4%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	7.9%
Married	57.8%	60.8%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	24.5%
Divorced	18.8%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	13.3%
Elementary school	27	60.0%
High school	6	13.3%
College / grad school	6	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Agriculture & mining 23.9%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Retail trade 5.3%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Information 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	39.5%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.9%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	22.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	859	98.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	860	98.6%
Born in same state	855	98.1%
Born in different state	481	55.2%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.4%
Not a US citizen	6	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	335	38.4%
French	129	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	5%
German	9	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.5%
Internet access	77.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32423

What city is ZIP code 32423 in?

ZIP code 32423 is primarily assigned to Bascom, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32423 in?

ZIP code 32423 falls within Jackson County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32423 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 32423 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 32423 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 32423 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 32423 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 32423 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 32423 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 32423 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 32423 in?

ZIP code 32423 observes the CST timezone.