ZIP Code 32079 in Penney Farms, FL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Penney Farms, Florida
County:Clay County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:26:53 PM
Population:517 [See All]
Area Codes:324 / 904
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.9799, -81.8086
Land Area:0.452 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32079 has 517 residents and 226 households (average 1.31 persons per household). The median age is 85.4 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.0% male and 66.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.9%, much lower than the state average of 15.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much 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:517Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:376Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,143.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$41,705Source: Census ACS
Households:226Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.31Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.93Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--311299293327351369416461451426384439376
Decennial Census433------------------517------
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: 85.4

Male Median Age: 85.3

Female Median Age: 85.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male0111100130240127202193
Female011240111010316365542177
Total022350124034317637563270
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:49995.78%
Black:101.92%
Hispanic:*101.92%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.38%
Total:521100%
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:17634.04%85.3 years
Females:34165.96%85.7 years
Total:517100%85.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:35393.88%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:236.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:06.12%
Total Population:376100%
Total Native Population:35393.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:236.12%
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 $41,705, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $6,137 (17.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20. Family households earn a median of $93,125 versus $26,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,625). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 2.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (54.5%).

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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$35,568$36,131$33,056$33,523$29,732$28,953$32,813$39,097$41,685$55,313$52,500$56,250$41,705
Median Family Income$48,750$53,194$44,583$61,250$64,583$66,250$66,696$71,406$75,875$69,821$59,231$64,917$93,125
Median NonFamily Income$25,341$26,875$26,970$27,321$28,600$27,610$28,438$29,605$30,948$31,875$34,000$36,250$26,500
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
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:112.93%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:36597.07%
Total:376100%
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:00.00%
Service:654.55%
Sales and Office:545.45%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($325,000), is down $48,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,900. The median gross rent is $1,750, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $682 (63.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $346. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.65%, which is far 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$48,300$0$0$49,100$0$104,200$95,000$92,500$91,900$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2316.55%
$1,000 to $1,499:2517.99%
$1,500 to $1,999:3827.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:3223.02%
$2,500 to $2,999:75.04%
$3,000 or more:96.47%
No Rent:53.60%
Total:139100%
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$1,068$1,054$1,045$1,061$1,077$1,113$1,209$1,336$1,404$1,551$1,564$1,689$1,750
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:139100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:139100%

Occupied Housing Units:13980.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3419.65%
Total Housing Units:173100%
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:5833.53%
Multi-Family Units:11566.47%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:173100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 47.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%). High school or higher is 83.00%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%). Public coverage is 98.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 11.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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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:4411.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:205.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7921.01%
Some college, no degree:4612.23%
Associate's degree:71.86%
Bachelor's degree:6918.35%
Graduate or professional degree:11129.52%
Total:376100%
High school or higher:31282.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18047.87%
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:18042.25%
Public Insurance:24256.81%
No Insurance:40.94%
Total:426100%
Has Health Insurance:42299.06%
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 Poverty11.1%0.0%11.9%14.3%13.2%13.0%8.7%11.3%9.9%7.3%8.5%8.2%0.0%
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:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32079 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 241 people with an annual payroll of $7,917,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,973Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,112,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,917,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:241Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32079 is located in Clay County, Florida, within the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27260) and Florida's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,645,707 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 32079. It covers 0.452 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jacksonville, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:27260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,645,707Source: Census
MSA:Jacksonville, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.452 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1875.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1255875Source: Census
Place Name:Penney Farms town; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32080 | | 32073

Schools in ZIP Code 32079


We could not locate which school district 32079 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Shadowlawn Elementary School 2945 County Road 218
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Lake Asbury Junior High School 2851 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Lake Asbury Elementary School 2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Amikids Clay County 2056 Fl 16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Clay High School 2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Seamark Ranch 3631 Seamark Ranch Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Private SchoolNearby
Congregational Holiness Church School 2079 State Road 16 W
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Private SchoolNearby
Amikids Clay County 2025 Florida 16w
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32079


American Academy Of Cosmetology 1330 Blanding Blvd Ste 125
Orange Park, FL 32065
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College-Orange Park 700 Blanding Blvd. Suite 16
Orange Park, FL 32065
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Career College-Jacksonville 6600 Youngerman Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32244-6663
Type: Post Secondary
North Florida Technical College 609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Nas Jacksonville 110 Yorktown Ave, P.o. Box 441325
Jacksonville, FL 32212-0137
Type: Post Secondary
Jones Technical Institute 8813 Western Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256-0367
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 November 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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