ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32206

Part of Jacksonville, FL

Pop. 17,105·Duval County·635th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,432/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$500

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 32206 · $1,432

More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,420

4 BR+

$1,780

Research median

$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

October. Asking rents in ZIP 32206 usually run 1.1% below trend in October and 0.8% above it in July, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32206 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32206 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 32206 is 54.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($39,242) is $981 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($960); a 2-bedroom is $1,150.

Rank in Jacksonville

8th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32209, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,216/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32206. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,184/yr

At $1,432/mo median

Location

CityJacksonville

StateFL

CountyDuval County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32206 (Jacksonville, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,105

Median income

$39,242

Median age

36.6

Renters

53.7%

Age distribution

25.4%

22%

23.9%

13.5%

15.3%

Under 1825.4%

18–3422%

35–5423.9%

55–6413.5%

65+15.3%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

22.9%

66.3%

White22.9%

Black66.3%

Hispanic5.3%

Asian1.3%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

18.3%

31.6%

27.5%

22.6%

No HS diploma18.3%

HS diploma31.6%

Some college27.5%

Bachelor's+22.6%

Housing tenure

46.3%

53.7%

Owner46.3%

Renter53.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32206 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,008 → $1,432

up 42.1%

Income

$31,783 → $39,242

up 23.5%

Population

16,406 → 17,105

up 4.3%

Renter share

53.3% → 53.7%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

16.6% → 22.6%

+6.0 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 32206 in Jacksonville, FL has increased from $1,008 to $1,432, a 42.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $39,242 today, compared with $31,783 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 16,406 residents to roughly 17,105. College-educated residents now make up 22.6% of adults here, versus 16.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32206 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,432/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($39,242/yr), ZIP 32206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,432/mo in ZIP 32206. The local median household income is $39,242/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32206?

Rent in ZIP 32206 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32206?

Asking rents in ZIP 32206 are usually lowest in October, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 32206 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32206 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #635 of 656 at $1,432/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32206 changed +1.9%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.