32256 ZIP Code — Jacksonville, FL
Duval County, Florida
ZIP code 32256 is located in Jacksonville, Florida, within Duval County. It covers approximately 61.37 square miles and serves a population of 51,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 904.
About ZIP code 32256
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,300. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($69,895) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
51,638
population
61.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
32256 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 32256
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Acceptable |
| Jacksonville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
32258 Jacksonville (2.8 mi)
32257 Jacksonville (6.1 mi)
32081 Ponte Vedra (6.3 mi)
32246 Jacksonville (7.4 mi)
32223 Jacksonville (7.7 mi)
32217 Jacksonville (7.7 mi)
32224 Jacksonville (7.8 mi)
32216 Jacksonville (7.9 mi)
32259 Saint Johns (8.3 mi)
32250 Jacksonville Beach (9.1 mi)
32212 Jacksonville (10 mi)
32082 Ponte Vedra Beach (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,638 |
| Population density | 841 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1810 |
| Longitude | -81.5182 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 904 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 43.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
51,638
Population
841
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$69,895
Median household income
$46,914
Per capita income
$323,300
Median home value
$1,446
Median monthly rent
38.3%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
11,263
Housing units
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,497
Under 5
1,591
1,113
5–9
1,183
1,242
10–14
1,320
1,142
15–19
1,213
2,266
20–24
2,409
5,917
25–34
6,289
3,040
35–44
3,230
2,368
45–54
2,517
1,234
55–59
1,312
1,590
60–64
1,689
2,015
65–74
2,141
1,244
75–84
1,322
366
85+
388
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,384 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 42,254 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,476 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.4%
Black or African American
16.9%
Asian
11.5%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Other race
4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,352 | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 9,496 | 16.9% |
| Asian | 6,450 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,753 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,592 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 2,304 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 154 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 129 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 43.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $69,895 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
10.1%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$300k–$500k
31.5%
$500k–$1M
21.1%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,446 |
| Owner occupied | 38.3% |
| Renter occupied | 61.7% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 24.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 4.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 8.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% |
| Electricity | 95.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,764 | 36.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,503 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,371 | 26.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,646 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,352 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,088 | 21.0% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 34.6% |
| Married | 43.6% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
34.5%
Graduate / professional
19.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 595 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 598 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,907 | 34.9% |
| High school | 1,588 | 14.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,492 | 40.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Finance & real estate
18.4%
Professional & management
14.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
4.5%
Construction
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public administration
4.0%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.2% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.1% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,056 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,550 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 4,323 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,784 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 903 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 1,226 | 2.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,380 | 78.2% |
| Born in same state | 38,873 | 75.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,426 | 31.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,507 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,258 | 21.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,423 | 57.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,767 | 7.3% |
| French | 3,427 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1,813 | 3.5% |
| English | 722 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 176 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 168 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 167 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 97 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.0% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32256
What part of Jacksonville is ZIP code 32256?
ZIP code 32256 covers a portion of Jacksonville, Florida, within Duval County.
What county is ZIP code 32256 in?
ZIP code 32256 falls within Duval County, Florida.
Is ZIP code 32256 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 32256 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 32256?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 32256 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 32256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32256?
The median home value in ZIP code 32256 is $323,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 32256 in?
ZIP code 32256 observes the EST timezone.