ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32226

Part of Jacksonville, FL

Pop. 21,256·Duval County·185th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,391/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$459

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ZIP 32226 · $2,391

More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,030

1 BR

$2,070

2 BR

$2,490

3 BR

$3,070

4 BR+

$3,850

Research median

$2,490/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

February. Asking rents in ZIP 32226 usually run 1.3% below trend in February and 1.4% above it in October, about $65 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32226 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32226 changed +7.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($110,179) is $2,754 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,490); a 3-bedroom is $3,070.

Rank in Jacksonville

29th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32225, 9 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,885/mo), about $6,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32226. 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

$28,692/yr

At $2,391/mo median

Location

CityJacksonville

StateFL

CountyDuval County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32226 (Jacksonville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,256

Median income

$110,179

Median age

40.7

Renters

10%

Age distribution

25.9%

16.4%

26.5%

17.2%

14%

Under 1825.9%

18–3416.4%

35–5426.5%

55–6417.2%

65+14%

Gender

52.2%

47.8%

Male52.2%

Female47.8%

Race & ethnicity

62.6%

21.6%

White62.6%

Black21.6%

Hispanic9.4%

Asian3.3%

Other3%

Education (25+)

30.4%

27.6%

35.1%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma30.4%

Some college27.6%

Bachelor's+35.1%

Housing tenure

90%

Owner90%

Renter10%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32226 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,731 → $2,391

up 38.1%

Income

$88,070 → $110,179

up 25.1%

Population

18,097 → 21,256

up 17.5%

Renter share

7.5% → 10%

+2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

29.8% → 35.1%

+5.3 pts

Median age

42 → 40.7

-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 32226 in Jacksonville, FL paid around $1,731 a month. That figure now sits near $2,391, up 38.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32226 in Jacksonville, FL now reports about $110,179, up from $88,070 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 32226 in Jacksonville, FL adding about 3,159 residents over the five-year window, up 17.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 7.5% to 10%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.8% to 35.1% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32226 in Jacksonville, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32226 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $2,391/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,490/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($110,179/yr), ZIP 32226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,391/mo in ZIP 32226. The local median household income is $110,179/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32226?

Rent in ZIP 32226 has risen 7.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32226?

Asking rents in ZIP 32226 are usually lowest in February, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $65 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 32226 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32226 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #185 of 656 at $2,391/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32226 changed +7.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.