ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32218

Pop. 72,905·Duval County·565th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,628/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$304
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 32218 · $1,628
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,670/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 32218 usually run 0.7% below trend in January and 0.7% above it in July, about $23 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32218 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32218 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 32218 rose 39.2% while median household income rose 21.4% ($57,383 to $69,638). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 32218 is 36.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,638) is $1,741 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,670); a 3-bedroom is $2,060.

Rank in Jacksonville

18th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32208, 7 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,362/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32218. 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
$19,536/yr
At $1,628/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyDuval County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32218 (Jacksonville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,905
Median income
$69,638
Median age
36.4
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
25.7%
22.4%
24.9%
13.8%
13.1%
Under 1825.7%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.9%
55–6413.8%
65+13.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
34.5%
48.4%
White34.5%
Black48.4%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian2.4%
Other5%
Education (25+)
33%
31.9%
26%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma33%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32218 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,280 → $1,628
up 27.2%
Income
$59,938 → $69,638
up 16.2%
Population
68,534 → 72,905
up 6.4%
Renter share
35.3% → 32.7%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 26%
+1.5 pts
Median age
34.7 → 36.4
+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 32218 in Jacksonville, FL has climbed 27.2% since 2021, going from about $1,280 per month to roughly $1,628 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,938 in 2021 to $69,638 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 68,534 to 72,905 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change. About 32.7% of households rent today, against 35.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 32218 in Jacksonville, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32218 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,628/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($69,638/yr), ZIP 32218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,628/mo in ZIP 32218. The local median household income is $69,638/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32218?

Rent in ZIP 32218 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32218?

Asking rents in ZIP 32218 are usually lowest in January, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $23 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 32218?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 32218 rose 39.2% while median household income rose 21.4%, from $57,383 to $69,638. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 32218 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32218 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #565 of 656 at $1,628/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32218 changed +1.8%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 32218 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

At $1,628/mo, ZIP 32218 is $39 above the Jacksonville citywide median of $1,589/mo. It is the 18th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,628/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 32218's median household income ($69,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32218 28%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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