32053 ZIP Code — Jennings, FL

Hamilton County, Florida

ZIP code 32053 is located in Jennings, Florida, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 105.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386.

About ZIP code 32053

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,965. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 32053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,706

population

105.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jennings	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32350 Pinetta (10.8 mi) 32052 Jasper (12.4 mi) 31636 Lake Park (13.3 mi) 32059 Lee (14.8 mi) 32340 Madison (16.9 mi) 31601 Valdosta (18.2 mi) 31606 Valdosta (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,706
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	105.87 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	30.5573
Longitude	-83.1473
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	386

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	62.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	27.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	9.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,706

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$37,965

Median household income

$18,279

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

34.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

1,597

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

115

113

5–9

123

194

10–14

209

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

129

232

35–44

251

287

45–54

311

127

55–59

137

60–64

212

65–74

230

142

75–84

153

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,031	27.8%
18 and over	2,675	72.2%
65 and over	776	20.9%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.2%

Black or African American 23%

Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,196	53.2%
Black or African American	948	23%
Hispanic or Latino	423	10.2%
Other race	218	5.3%
Two or more races	211	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	2.8%
Asian	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	62.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	27.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	9.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.1%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 20.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	20.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$37,965

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	43.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	50.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	34.1%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	690	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	146	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	150	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	372	27.4%
Households with children under 18	432	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	581	42.8%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	24.1%
Married	50.2%	50.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.9%
Widowed	4.8%	16.4%
Divorced	4.6%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	2.8%
Kindergarten	4	0.4%
Elementary school	585	64.6%
High school	265	29.2%
College / grad school	27	3.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Public administration 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Construction 4.2%

Information 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	4.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 34.9%

Under 18 years 48.1%

18 and over 29.8%

Married-couple families 26.7%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	29.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	42.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,484	94.0%
Spanish	324	9.3%
Other Indo-European	252	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	1.6%
Other languages	17	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,393	91.6%
Born in same state	3,333	89.9%
Born in different state	1,997	53.9%
Foreign born	60	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	313	8.4%
Not a US citizen	70	22.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	267	7.2%
Arab	198	5.3%
Italian	191	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	49	1.3%
Dutch	41	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32053

What city is ZIP code 32053 in?

ZIP code 32053 is primarily assigned to Jennings, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32053 in?

ZIP code 32053 falls within Hamilton County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32053?

35% of residents in ZIP code 32053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32053?

13% 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 32053 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 32053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32053?

The median home value in ZIP code 32053 is $94,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 32053 in?

ZIP code 32053 observes the EST timezone.