ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32244

Pop. 63,592·Duval County·581st most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,594/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$338
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 32244 · $1,594
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,710/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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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 32244 usually run 0.9% below trend in January and 0.8% above it in August, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32244 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32244 changed +0.9% 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 32244 rose 42.3% while median household income rose 13.6% ($54,778 to $62,204). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 32244 is 42.3% 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 ($62,204) is $1,555 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,420); a 2-bedroom is $1,710.

Rank in Jacksonville

15th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32073, 3 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,415/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32244. 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
$19,128/yr
At $1,594/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyDuval County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32244 (Jacksonville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,592
Median income
$62,204
Median age
34.5
Renters
43.7%
Age distribution
23.1%
28%
23.9%
13%
Under 1823.1%
18–3428%
35–5423.9%
55–6413%
65+12%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
44.1%
33.5%
15.9%
White44.1%
Black33.5%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian5.3%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
32.3%
33.7%
25.5%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
56.3%
43.7%
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32244 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,262 → $1,594
up 26.3%
Income
$55,700 → $62,204
up 11.7%
Population
63,709 → 63,592
down 0.2%
Renter share
44.9% → 43.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 25.5%
+4.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 32244 in Jacksonville, FL paid around $1,262 a month. That figure now sits near $1,594, up 26.3% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $62,204 today, compared with $55,700 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.1% to 25.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 32244

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32244 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,594/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($62,204/yr), ZIP 32244 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32244?

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 $1,594/mo in ZIP 32244. The local median household income is $62,204/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32244?

Rent in ZIP 32244 has risen 0.9% 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 32244?

Asking rents in ZIP 32244 are usually lowest in January, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, 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 32244?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 32244 rose 42.3% while median household income rose 13.6%, from $54,778 to $62,204. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 32244 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32244 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #581 of 656 at $1,594/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32244 changed +0.9%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 32244 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

At $1,594/mo, ZIP 32244 is $5 above the Jacksonville citywide median of $1,589/mo. It is the 15th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,594/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 32244's median household income ($62,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32244 31%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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