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ZIP 32221

Pop. 32,833·Duval County·409th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,966/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$1
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ZIP 32221 · $1,966
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$1,920/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,592/yr
At $1,966/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyDuval County
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Rents are softening (down 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32221 (Jacksonville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,833
Median income
$82,969
Median age
37.5
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
24.8%
21.4%
26%
14.6%
13.2%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5426%
55–6414.6%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
32.1%
White51.6%
Black32.1%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian5.1%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
35.1%
30%
24.4%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32221 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,533 → $1,966
up 28.2%
Income
$66,846 → $82,969
up 24.1%
Population
29,346 → 32,833
up 11.9%
Renter share
25.3% → 21.4%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 24.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
40.1 → 37.5
-2.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 32221 in Jacksonville, FL stood at $1,533 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,966, reflecting a 28.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32221 in Jacksonville, FL now reports about $82,969, up from $66,846 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 11.9% since 2021, moving from about 29,346 residents to roughly 32,833. Renters now make up 21.4% of households, compared with 25.3% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32221 in Jacksonville, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32221 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,966/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($82,969/yr), ZIP 32221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32221 (Jacksonville, FL) is $1,966. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32221's median rent of $1,966/mo is $1 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32221 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32221 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #409 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,966/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,966/mo in ZIP 32221. The local median household income is $82,969/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32221?

Rent in ZIP 32221 has decreased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 32221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32221 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,966/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($82,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 32221 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32221 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

ZIP 32221 is pricier than Jacksonville as a whole. At $1,966/mo, it's $366 above the Jacksonville citywide median of $1,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,966/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 32221's median household income ($82,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32221 28%Benchmark 30%
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