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ZIP 32257

Pop. 42,904·Duval County·636th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,475/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$490
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ZIP 32257 · $1,475
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,620/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
$17,700/yr
At $1,475/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyDuval County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32257 (Jacksonville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,904
Median income
$75,780
Median age
40.3
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
20.5%
21.2%
27.2%
12.8%
18.3%
Under 1820.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5427.2%
55–6412.8%
65+18.3%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
18.8%
White60.1%
Black9.4%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian5.4%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
26.3%
30.1%
36.6%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32257 in Jacksonville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,137 → $1,475
up 29.7%
Income
$67,739 → $75,780
up 11.9%
Population
41,487 → 42,904
up 3.4%
Renter share
38% → 42.8%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 36.6%
+1.5 pts
Median age
41.2 → 40.3
-0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 32257 in Jacksonville, FL has climbed by $338 per month, settling near $1,475 after starting the period at $1,137. Census figures show median household income at $75,780 today, compared with $67,739 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,487 to 42,904 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. About 42.8% of households rent today, against 38% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32257 covers Jacksonville, FL. The median rent here is $1,475/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,780/yr), ZIP 32257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32257?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32257 (Jacksonville, FL) is $1,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32257 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32257's median rent of $1,475/mo is $490 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32257 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32257 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #636 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32257?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,475/mo in ZIP 32257. The local median household income is $75,780/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32257?

Rent in ZIP 32257 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32257 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32257 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,475/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32257 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32257 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of ZIP 32257 households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32257 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32257 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

ZIP 32257 is more affordable than Jacksonville overall. At $1,475/mo, it's $125 below the Jacksonville citywide median of $1,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32257 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32257 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,475/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 32257's median household income ($75,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32257 23%Benchmark 30%
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