ZIP Code 32053 in Jennings, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jennings, Florida
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:26:04 PM
Population:3,815 [See All]
Area Code:386
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.5573, -83.1473
Land Area:105.872 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32053 has 3,815 residents and 1,436 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, slightly older than the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.7%, higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6%, which is lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,815Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,707Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,006Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:36.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,750Source: Census ACS
Households:1,436Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$121,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.23Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,3153,6733,9703,8313,7333,3413,2563,1393,5383,9903,7293,7063,707
Decennial Census3,869------------------3,815------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 45.1

Female Median Age: 45.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male120112135128869411174105109150144137168106933527
Female10410416711569779810492122120144161144119574737
Total2242163022431551712091781972312702882983122251508264
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,35354.13%
Black:65114.98%
Hispanic:*82418.96%
Asian:140.32%
American Indian:210.48%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:48411.13%
Total:4,347100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,93450.69%45.1 years
Females:1,88149.31%45.4 years
Total:3,815100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,32189.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1062.86%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:621.67%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2187.55%
Total Population:3,707100%
Total Native Population:3,42792.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:2807.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $40,750, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $6,821 (20.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,500. Family households earn a median of $46,625 versus $32,760 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,865). By gender, male median income is $43,889 and female is $40,862, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,027 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.2%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$33,929$35,175$36,766$36,406$35,595$41,825$40,133$36,034$36,250$29,688$34,267$37,965$40,750
Median Family Income$39,375$38,235$36,829$39,020$37,750$42,656$41,940$42,813$43,077$36,775$38,072$42,934$46,625
Median NonFamily Income$25,781$26,414$31,250$28,125$21,894$28,973$14,531$18,250$15,313$28,038$30,234$30,694$32,760
Median Male Income$33,007$33,684$37,917$32,070$33,011$36,875$41,538$53,750$55,600$37,250$28,523$36,786$43,889
Median Female Income$37,813$30,234$27,981$28,523$27,037$30,750$30,083$30,469$33,125$27,992$33,816$31,797$40,862
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,12740.52%
Unemployed:1565.61%
Not In Labor Force:1,49853.87%
Total:2,781100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:22019.52%
Service:29526.18%
Sales and Office:28124.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1049.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:22720.14%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,127100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $121,900, which is much lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $41,300 (51.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,900. The median gross rent is $845, which is well under the state median ($1,564), is up $119 (16.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.72% (29.38% with a mortgage, 70.62% free-and-clear) and renters 22.28% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.47%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$80,600$75,400$72,300$70,200$69,000$72,800$74,600$67,600$80,000$79,600$74,300$94,600$121,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:124.21%
$500 to $999:16056.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:4315.09%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:7024.56%
Total:285100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$726$788$693$658$793$668$838$874$737$724$740$852$845
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):29222.83%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):70254.89%
Renter Occupied:28522.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,279100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,27971.53%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):50928.47%
Total Housing Units:1,788100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:88949.72%
Multi-Family Units:975.43%
Other Units:80244.85%
Total Housing Units:1,788100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 53.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 21.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.99%). College enrollment is 5.27%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:29012.28%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1526.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):84235.65%
Some college, no degree:63827.01%
Associate's degree:1094.61%
Bachelor's degree:1847.79%
Graduate or professional degree:1476.22%
Total:2,362100%
High school or higher:1,92081.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:33114.01%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,35133.58%
Public Insurance:1,98749.39%
No Insurance:68517.03%
Total:4,023100%
Has Health Insurance:3,33882.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty19.3%17.2%19.6%21.1%22.6%19.5%16.5%27.8%30.3%26.4%26.0%24.5%21.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:242.39%
Kindergarten:40.40%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):63362.99%
High school (grades 9-12):29128.96%
College or graduate school:535.27%
Total:1,005100%
Early Childhood:282.79%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):92892.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32053 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 42 business establishments, employing about 200 people with an annual payroll of $6,725,000. USPS data shows 1,512 residential mailboxes and 34 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,512Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:34Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,831Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,488Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:42Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,608,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,725,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:200Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32053 is located in Hamilton County, Florida, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Florida's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 32053. It covers 105.872 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.738 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:105.872 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.738 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7306.05 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1235525Source: Census
Place Name:Jennings town; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32054 | | 32052

Schools in ZIP Code 32053


We could not locate which school district 32053 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 2 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Teen Parent Program Pk 6211 Nw Hwy 41
Jasper, FL 32052
District: Hamilton County School DistrictNearby
Oak Grove Academy 11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
District: Hamilton County School DistrictNearby
Hamilton County Elementary School 5686 US Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
District: Hamilton County School DistrictNearby
Hamilton Virtual Franchise 5683 US Highway 129 S Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
District: Hamilton County School DistrictNearby
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program 5683 US Highway 129 S Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
District: Hamilton County School DistrictNearby
Jennings First Christian School 1286 Georgia St
Jennings, FL 32053
District: Private School
Achiever's Christian Academy 1424 Hamiton Ave
Jennings, FL 32053
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32053


North Florida College 325 Nw Turner Davis Dr
Madison, FL 32340
Type: Post Secondary
Riveroak Technical College 415 Sw Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
Type: Post Secondary
Valdosta State University 1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31698
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Military College - Valdosta 4201 N. Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31605-7084
Type: Post Secondary
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602-0929
Type: Post Secondary
Big Bend Technical College 3233 South Byron Butler Parkway
Perry, FL 32348
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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