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ZIP 32256

Pop. 58,192·Duval County·608th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,567/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$398
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ZIP 32256 · $1,567
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,204
1 BR
$1,234
2 BR
$1,478
3 BR
$1,817
4 BR+
$2,283
Research median
$1,478/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
$18,804/yr
At $1,567/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyDuval County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32256 (Jacksonville, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,192
Median income
$73,570
Median age
34.4
Renters
61.3%
Age distribution
16.5%
34.7%
22.5%
15.5%
Under 1816.5%
18–3434.7%
35–5422.5%
55–6410.8%
65+15.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
54.6%
15.9%
12.8%
White54.6%
Black15.9%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian12.8%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
17.7%
25%
52.8%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+52.8%
Housing tenure
38.7%
61.3%
Owner38.7%
Renter61.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32256 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,286 → $1,567
up 21.9%
Income
$64,543 → $73,570
up 14.0%
Population
48,988 → 58,192
up 18.8%
Renter share
62.5% → 61.3%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
53.8% → 52.8%
-1.0 pts
Median age
32.6 → 34.4
+1.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 32256 in Jacksonville, FL stood at $1,286 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,567, reflecting a 21.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,543 in 2021 to $73,570 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 18.8% since 2021, moving from about 48,988 residents to roughly 58,192. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 32256 in Jacksonville, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32256 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,567/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,234/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,478/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($73,570/yr), ZIP 32256 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32256?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32256 (Jacksonville, FL) is $1,567. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32256 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32256's median rent of $1,567/mo is $398 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32256 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32256 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #608 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,567/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32256?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,567/mo in ZIP 32256. The local median household income is $73,570/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32256?

Rent in ZIP 32256 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32256 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32256 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,567/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($73,570/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32256 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32256 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.3% of ZIP 32256 households are renters, while 38.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 32256 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 32256 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

ZIP 32256 is more affordable than Jacksonville overall. At $1,567/mo, it's $33 below the Jacksonville citywide median of $1,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32256 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32256 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,567/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 32256's median household income ($73,570/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32256 26%Benchmark 30%
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