32442 ZIP Code — Grand Ridge, FL

Jackson County, Florida

ZIP code 32442 is located in Grand Ridge, Florida, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 94.38 square miles and serves a population of 3,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32442

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $46,964. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,795

population

94.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

32442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32460 Sneads (4.7 mi) 32448 Marianna (12.1 mi) 32443 Greenwood (13.2 mi) 32324 Chattahoochee (13.3 mi) 32423 Bascom (14 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (16.2 mi) 32446 Marianna (16.5 mi) 32421 Altha (19 mi) 39825 Brinson (19.4 mi) 39819 Bainbridge (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,795
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	94.38 sq mi
Water area	6.70 sq mi
Latitude	30.7231
Longitude	-84.9919
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	56.5%	58.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	28.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	10.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,795

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$46,964

Median household income

$21,758

Per capita income

$122,600

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,323

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

136

5–9

109

123

10–14

149

126

15–19

152

20–24

105

224

25–34

272

231

35–44

280

136

45–54

164

119

55–59

143

124

60–64

150

215

65–74

261

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	885	23.3%
18 and over	2,910	76.7%
65 and over	762	20.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Black or African American 5.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,238	83.5%
Black or African American	217	5.6%
Two or more races	204	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	85	2.2%
Other race	61	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	1.3%
Asian	25	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	58.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	28.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	10.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$46,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,600
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	92.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	847	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	44	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	237	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	314	21.8%
Households with children under 18	511	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	589	40.8%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	22.5%
Married	60.7%	52.7%
Separated	1.6%	0.2%
Widowed	5.0%	14.5%
Divorced	15.2%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	168	22.6%
Kindergarten	21	2.8%
Elementary school	198	26.6%
High school	278	37.3%
College / grad school	80	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Other services 19.8%

Construction 13.2%

Public administration 13.2%

Retail trade 12.6%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.1%
Government	32.1%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 32.6%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 18.8%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	367	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,546	93.4%
Spanish	77	2.2%
Other Indo-European	61	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,703	97.6%
Born in same state	3,697	97.4%
Born in different state	2,882	75.9%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	92	2.4%
Not a US citizen	92	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,632	43%
French	198	5.2%
Italian	61	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	0.2%
English	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32442

What city is ZIP code 32442 in?

ZIP code 32442 is primarily assigned to Grand Ridge, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32442 in?

ZIP code 32442 falls within Jackson County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32442?

24% of residents in ZIP code 32442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32442?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 32442 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 32442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 32442 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 32442 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 32442 in?

ZIP code 32442 observes the CST timezone.