ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32224

Pop. 42,092·Duval County·576th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,606/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$326
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 32224 · $1,606
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,380
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$1,930/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 32224 usually run 0.9% below trend in December and 0.8% above it in June, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32224 is 2.5% below its high of $1,648 in March 2023, at $1,606 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32224 changed +2.0% 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 32224 rose 33.5% while median household income rose 12.2% ($78,639 to $88,259). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 32224 is 31% 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 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,259) is $2,206 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,930); a 3-bedroom is $2,380.

Rank in Jacksonville

16th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32211, 8 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,431/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32224. 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
$19,272/yr
At $1,606/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyDuval County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32224 (Jacksonville, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,092
Median income
$88,259
Median age
33.6
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
16.8%
35%
21.5%
16.9%
Under 1816.8%
18–3435%
35–5421.5%
55–649.8%
65+16.9%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
67.5%
13.7%
White67.5%
Black9.7%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian7.3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
16.5%
23.6%
56.9%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+56.9%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32224 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,301 → $1,606
up 23.4%
Income
$81,185 → $88,259
up 8.7%
Population
41,366 → 42,092
up 1.8%
Renter share
42.8% → 45.8%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
51.9% → 56.9%
+5.0 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 32224 in Jacksonville, FL has increased from $1,301 to $1,606, a 23.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $81,185 in 2021 to $88,259 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 41,366 residents to roughly 42,092. Renters now make up 45.8% of households, compared with 42.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.9% of adults here, versus 51.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 32224 in Jacksonville, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32224 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,606/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($88,259/yr), ZIP 32224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,606/mo in ZIP 32224. The local median household income is $88,259/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32224?

Rent in ZIP 32224 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.5% below its high of $1,648 in March 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32224?

Asking rents in ZIP 32224 are usually lowest in December, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 32224?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 32224 rose 33.5% while median household income rose 12.2%, from $78,639 to $88,259. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 32224 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32224 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #576 of 656 at $1,606/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32224 changed +2.0%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 32224 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

At $1,606/mo, ZIP 32224 is $17 above the Jacksonville citywide median of $1,589/mo. It is the 16th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,606/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 32224's median household income ($88,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32224 22%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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