ZIP Code 32254 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:9:31:09 PM
Population:14,545 [See All]
Area Codes:324 / 904
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.3447, -81.7343
Land Area:12.402 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32254 has 14,545 residents and 5,419 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 36.7 years, younger than the state (43.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (61.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (28.2%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:14,545Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,653Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,119Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,172.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$36,449Source: Census ACS
Households:5,419Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$85,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,44713,80713,13313,04212,89613,04012,97213,03913,43113,57213,79814,33814,653
Decennial Census13,570------------------14,545------
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: 36.7

Male Median Age: 36.4

Female Median Age: 37

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4985735334683874574844144263964485385463642251369652
Female48251753151641252056151744749948052849439226114792108
Total9801,0901,0649847999771,0459318738959281,0661,040756486283188160
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,10228.46%
Black:8,87261.55%
Hispanic:*8215.70%
Asian:1541.07%
American Indian:460.32%
Hawaiian:110.08%
Other:4082.83%
Total:14,414100%
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:7,04148.41%36.4 years
Females:7,50451.59%37.0 years
Total:14,545100%36.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,96395.29%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1400.96%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2992.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2513.75%
Total Population:14,653100%
Total Native Population:14,10396.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:5503.75%
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 $36,449, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,921 (32.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,282. Family households earn a median of $47,855 versus $27,230 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,625). By gender, male median income is $42,368 and female is $36,292, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,076 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.2%).

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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$27,528$27,278$26,457$26,313$26,482$26,686$29,226$31,141$33,167$31,425$34,159$35,295$36,449
Median Family Income$32,072$32,384$31,359$30,635$30,938$30,965$33,262$35,343$37,591$41,467$44,653$45,446$47,855
Median NonFamily Income$19,361$17,131$17,017$17,363$16,816$18,223$18,482$22,935$23,063$19,657$23,304$28,367$27,230
Median Male Income$35,941$32,074$32,313$32,241$35,222$34,242$34,531$34,138$34,775$34,394$38,860$38,173$42,368
Median Female Income$26,465$26,834$26,284$26,531$25,256$22,566$24,435$28,317$27,010$32,031$34,361$35,472$36,292
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:5,73750.92%
Unemployed:6265.56%
Not In Labor Force:4,90443.53%
Total:11,267100%
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:90715.81%
Service:1,61628.17%
Sales and Office:1,28622.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4688.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,46025.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,737100%
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 $85,100, which is far less than the state median ($325,000), is up $300 (0.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,100. The median gross rent is $1,111, which is far less than the state median ($1,564), is up $241 (27.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $211. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.53% (46.23% with a mortgage, 53.77% free-and-clear) and renters 49.47% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.66%, 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$84,800$81,900$75,800$71,100$70,400$70,000$57,900$60,100$62,000$59,900$65,400$76,700$85,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1003.70%
$500 to $999:91733.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,32048.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:2659.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:451.66%
$2,500 to $2,999:110.41%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:461.70%
Total:2,704100%
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$870$872$882$872$901$864$871$896$900$889$924$1,016$1,111
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,27723.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,48527.17%
Renter Occupied:2,70449.47%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,466100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,46686.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):86513.66%
Total Housing Units:6,331100%
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:5,67989.70%
Multi-Family Units:3725.88%
Other Units:2804.42%
Total Housing Units:6,331100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 9.50% 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 72.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 54.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 21.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.48%). College enrollment is 11.68%, 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:5856.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,96620.90%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,87041.14%
Some college, no degree:1,57716.76%
Associate's degree:5115.43%
Bachelor's degree:6566.97%
Graduate or professional degree:2422.57%
Total:9,407100%
High school or higher:6,85672.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8989.55%
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:5,19532.91%
Public Insurance:7,96250.43%
No Insurance:2,63016.66%
Total:15,787100%
Has Health Insurance:13,15783.34%
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 Poverty27.2%27.1%29.5%29.0%31.4%29.9%28.5%27.3%25.6%25.0%22.8%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:2185.94%
Kindergarten:1443.92%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,00154.48%
High school (grades 9-12):88123.99%
College or graduate school:42911.68%
Total:3,673100%
Early Childhood:3629.86%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,02682.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32254 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 696 business establishments, employing about 17,050 people with an annual payroll of $981,530,000. USPS data shows 6,060 residential mailboxes and 1,208 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,060Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,208Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,123Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,490Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:696Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$238,264,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$981,530,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:17,050Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32254 is located in Duval 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 0.88% of whom live in ZIP Code 32254. It covers 12.402 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.03 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:12.402 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.03 sq miSource: 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:1235000Source: Census
Place Name:Jacksonville city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32255 | | 32250

Schools in ZIP Code 32254


ZIP Code 32254 is in the Duval County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 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.

Paxon School/Advanced Studies 3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Biltmore Elementary School 2101 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Pinedale Elementary School 4228 Dignan St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School 3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center 1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Reynolds Lane Elementary School 840 Reynolds Ln
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Pickett Elementary School 6305 Old Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Kipp Impact K-8 1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Kipp Jacksonville High School 1440 North Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School 964 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Duval County School District
Joshua Christian Academy 924 St Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Private School
Jacksonville Assembly Christian Academy 6350 Old Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Private School
Young Kids In Motion Academy 503 Mcduff Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32254
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32254


Trendsetters School Of Beauty & Barbering 1033 Edgewood Ave South
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Type: Post Secondary
Edward Waters University 1658 Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Type: Post Secondary
Parisian Spa Institute 1045 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204-4127
Type: Post Secondary
Trinity Baptist College 800 Hammond Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32221
Type: Post Secondary
Florida State College At Jacksonville 501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Type: Post Secondary
First Coast Barber Academy 625 N Julia St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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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