ZIP Code 32246 in Jacksonville, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jacksonville, Florida
Names to Avoid:
Jax
County:Duval County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:31:00 PM
Population:58,105 [See All]
Area Codes:324 / 904
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.2873, -81.5083
Land Area:19.093 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32246 has 58,105 residents and 23,594 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3%, 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:58,105Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:60,443Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:64,146Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,043.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$78,506Source: Census ACS
Households:23,594Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$281,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.25Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--46,65748,28549,74750,07851,42451,59851,51351,27551,58955,32556,22258,68460,443
Decennial Census48,789------------------58,105------
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: 35.6

Male Median Age: 34.5

Female Median Age: 36.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,7461,7121,7441,6542,3892,8162,5202,1481,8801,7241,7451,9851,6121,191928474243214
Female1,6221,5481,5661,6022,4082,7322,4852,2141,7551,8441,9542,0291,8031,3461,127657368320
Total3,3683,2603,3103,2564,7975,5485,0054,3623,6353,5683,6994,0143,4152,5372,0551,131611534
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:31,50051.60%
Black:8,10513.28%
Hispanic:*10,02916.43%
Asian:7,00311.47%
American Indian:2400.39%
Hawaiian:1030.17%
Other:4,0686.66%
Total:61,048100%
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:28,72549.44%34.5 years
Females:29,38050.56%36.6 years
Total:58,105100%35.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:44,57273.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2,8534.72%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:9,09815.05%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,92021.54%
Total Population:60,443100%
Total Native Population:47,42578.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:13,01821.54%
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 $78,506, which is far above the state median ($71,711), is up $22,816 (41.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,468. Family households earn a median of $88,796 versus $68,791 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,005). By gender, male median income is $62,903 and female is $50,196, which is falls short of the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,707 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.6%, which is far greater than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.4%).

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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$55,690$54,073$51,371$51,423$50,534$51,044$53,720$57,507$60,038$61,730$68,500$74,401$78,506
Median Family Income$67,751$64,627$59,809$61,264$58,943$60,261$64,110$64,047$68,119$68,576$75,230$80,865$88,796
Median NonFamily Income$38,689$37,205$37,158$37,816$39,154$38,919$39,908$42,813$46,771$50,655$60,665$66,276$68,791
Median Male Income$45,217$44,275$44,531$44,412$43,432$43,870$45,676$45,218$48,925$50,222$52,573$57,004$62,903
Median Female Income$36,451$35,386$34,863$34,362$34,856$34,002$34,861$38,832$40,209$41,434$43,805$48,220$50,196
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:31,70167.20%
Unemployed:1,1222.38%
Not In Labor Force:14,34830.42%
Total:47,171100%
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:14,38545.38%
Service:5,33316.82%
Sales and Office:6,52620.59%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,4907.85%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,9679.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:31,701100%
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 $281,800, which is much lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $115,600 (69.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,700. The median gross rent is $1,697, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $593 (53.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $496. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.27% (75.44% with a mortgage, 24.56% free-and-clear) and renters 42.73% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.38%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (15.19%).

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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$166,200$155,100$141,300$134,900$134,800$140,500$151,600$166,200$182,100$206,300$225,800$265,200$281,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2172.13%
$500 to $999:7907.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,08120.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:4,62445.29%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,54015.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:4934.83%
$3,000 or more:710.70%
No Rent:3943.86%
Total:10,210100%
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$1,104$1,104$1,087$1,100$1,102$1,120$1,146$1,180$1,201$1,222$1,352$1,552$1,697
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):10,32543.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,36214.07%
Renter Occupied:10,21042.73%
Total Occupied Housing Units:23,897100%

Occupied Housing Units:23,89791.62%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,1868.38%
Total Housing Units:26,083100%
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:15,30558.68%
Multi-Family Units:9,83637.71%
Other Units:9423.61%
Total Housing Units:26,083100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 39.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.40%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 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 (44.37%). College enrollment is 27.06%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:1,2733.10%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,5323.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9,70123.66%
Some college, no degree:7,80519.03%
Associate's degree:4,61511.25%
Bachelor's degree:11,50228.05%
Graduate or professional degree:4,57811.16%
Total:41,006100%
High school or higher:38,20193.16%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16,08039.21%
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:41,46763.13%
Public Insurance:18,05027.48%
No Insurance:6,1639.38%
Total:65,680100%
Has Health Insurance:59,51790.62%
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 Poverty9.1%10.6%12.2%11.7%11.3%11.0%8.6%8.9%8.3%8.7%6.0%8.5%9.9%
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:6314.50%
Kindergarten:4653.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,22844.37%
High school (grades 9-12):2,91420.76%
College or graduate school:3,79927.06%
Total:14,037100%
Early Childhood:1,0967.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):9,60768.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32246 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,550 business establishments, employing about 25,196 people with an annual payroll of $1,490,687,000. USPS data shows 26,076 residential mailboxes and 1,272 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:26,076Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,272Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:26,614Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,715Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:7,496Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,550Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$429,632,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,490,687,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:25,196Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32246 is located in Duval County, Florida, within the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27260) and Florida's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,645,707 people, about 3.53% of whom live in ZIP Code 32246. It covers 19.093 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.331 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:19.093 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.331 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1355.03 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1235000Source: Census
Place Name:Jacksonville city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32247 | | 32245

Schools in ZIP Code 32246


ZIP Code 32246 is in the Duval County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Southside Estates Elementary School 9775 Ivey Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Windy Hill Elementary School 3831 Forest Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Brookview Elementary School 10450 Theresa Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Sandalwood High School 2750 John Prom Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Alden Road Excep. Student Center 11780 Alden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Kernan Trail Elementary School 2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Duval Charter School At Coastal 12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Cornerstone Classical Academy 2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Amikids Jacksonville 13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Duval County School District
Al-Furqan Academy 2333 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Private School
Harvest Community School 2360 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S # 1
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Private School
Broach School South 11915 Beach Blvd Ste 101
Jacksonville, FL 32246
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32246


University Of North Florida 1 Unf Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-7699
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Jacksonville 4624 Town Crossing Drive, Suite 155
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Coastal School Of Law 4600 Touchton Road E, Suite #1150
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Type: Post Secondary
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville 3500 Southside Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Type: Post Secondary
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville 1750 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32216-3634
Type: Post Secondary
Shear Finesse Beauty Academy 9200 Arlington Expressway #28
Jacksonville, FL 32225
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 Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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