Finding a house in Duval County often starts with a search for Jacksonville, FL zip codes. Because the city consolidated with the county decades ago, the city limits cover a massive footprint, stretching from rural acreage down to suburban subdivisions in the south.
Sorting through those areas means understanding how mail routes work. A mailing address doesn't always match the taxing authority, the school district, or the local zoning laws. Before you start comparing prices, you should know how these zones are grouped and what to verify before making an offer.
Key takeaway
Most Jacksonville ZIP codes begin with 322, and the right group depends on the home you want. Start with Riverside and Avondale (32204, 32205) for an older house near downtown, or the Southside, Mandarin, and Arlington ZIPs for suburban subdivisions. Confirm the county and city for any address first, since several nearby ZIPs carry a Jacksonville name without being in it. If you are shopping for condos, 5.7 months of supply citywide gives you room to negotiate.
Who this guide is for
You are comparing parts of Jacksonville by ZIP code and need to know which ZIP codes cover which neighborhoods, and what to confirm about an address before it goes on your shortlist.
What a Jacksonville zip code does and doesn't tell you
A Jacksonville ZIP code tells you the mail route, not the market or the jurisdiction. The United States Postal Service assigns ZIP codes and their preferred city names to manage delivery routes.
For the bigger picture, see Homes for Sale in Jacksonville.
Seeing "Jacksonville, FL" on an envelope isn't a legal boundary. The taxing city, county, school assignment, and flood zone are set by the physical address, not the postal code. Confirm each of these details individually rather than assuming the mail route defines them.
Property type often matters more than the ZIP code you choose. Citywide, condos recently fell 2.8% year over year and sell at 95.7% of list price with 5.7 months of supply. Townhouses, by contrast, rose 6.1% and have only 3.2 months of supply.
For illustration only: a condo listed at roughly $183,000 that sells at that sale-to-list ratio closes near $175,100, leaving about $7,900 under asking. The condo market's 85 median days on market and 5.7 months of supply give buyers room to negotiate price cuts or seller credits. Townhouse buyers, facing tighter inventory and a 97.8% sale-to-list ratio, should expect to pay much closer to list.
The downside of that negotiating room is that falling condo prices can reflect pending association costs. Florida law requires residential condominium associations with buildings three or more stories tall to complete a structural integrity reserve study and milestone inspections. Ask the condo association for these reports and check for any planned special assessments before you buy. If you want to review association costs, compare HOA fees.
Jacksonville housing market at a glance
These are approximate citywide Redfin figures for the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, not ZIP-level figures.
- All homes, citywide: median sale price $304,855, up 0.3% year over year (Redfin, 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026)
- All homes: 3,370 sold, 4,538 in inventory, 4.1 months of supply, 60 median days on market, 97.4% sale-to-list, 13% sold above list (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026)
- Single family: median sale price $327,864, up 1.4% YoY; 59 median days on market; 97.6% sale-to-list; 14.1% sold above list; 4.1 months of supply; $190 per square foot (2,682 sales, 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026)
- Condo: median sale price $174,982, down 2.8% YoY; 85 median days on market; 95.7% sale-to-list; 3.6% sold above list; 5.7 months of supply; $143 per square foot (285 sales, 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026)
- Townhouse: median sale price $259,993, up 6.1% YoY; 64 median days on market; 97.8% sale-to-list; 12% sold above list; 3.2 months of supply; $171 per square foot (402 sales, 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026)
- These are citywide Jacksonville figures, not ZIP-level figures. Values inside any one ZIP can differ widely.
To see how these numbers affect your budget, review average home costs and housing market trends.
Historic core zip codes near downtown
The ZIP codes ringing downtown along both banks of the St. Johns River include Riverside (32204), Avondale and Murray Hill (32205), Ortega (32210), Springfield (32206), and San Marco (32207). Ortega shares 32210 with part of the Westside.
You're looking at a short trip downtown and older housing stock. Riverside (32204) and Avondale (32205) both offer older architecture close to the river, and the choice between them often comes down to lot size and proximity to the retail corridors on Park and King streets.
What you give up is low-maintenance living. Older homes mean insurance underwriting checks, so ask your insurer what roof-age and four-point inspection requirements apply before you make an offer. River-adjacent streets also require a flood zone check by specific address.
Southside, Mandarin and Arlington zip codes
The Southside and Baymeadows areas fall into 32216, 32246, and 32256. Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 frame the Southside and Mandarin, while the Arlington Expressway and Southside Connector frame Arlington.
Mandarin covers 32223, 32257, and 32258. Arlington, sitting east of the river, uses 32211, 32225, and 32277. Buyers looking near the water often compare San Jose and Lakewood (32217 and parts of 32207 and 32257), or weigh a standard San Jose property against the San Jose Forest subdivision.
These areas offer suburban subdivision space and newer home developments, but a single ZIP code here can span 1970s ranch streets and brand-new communities, meaning monthly costs vary widely.
Ask the HOA for current dues and what they cover. You should also search the address on the Duval County Property Appraiser site to confirm any Community Development District (CDD) or non-ad valorem assessment on the tax bill. That line item surprises buyers who skip it.
Westside and Northside zip codes
The Westside covers a massive area spanning 32220, 32221, 32222, 32244, 32254, and 32210. It also surrounds Baldwin (32234), which is a separate town inside Duval County.
The Northside includes 32208, 32209, 32218, 32219, and 32226. Jacksonville International Airport sits in 32218, which suits buyers who fly frequently.
These ZIP codes run from standard suburban streets to rural acreage and marshlands. Because the areas are so large, a single ZIP-wide median price would mislead you. Compare individual listings closely.
You'll also want to check the flood zone near creeks and the river, and review flight paths for homes near the airport. The specific location matters more here than almost anywhere else in the city.
Beach and out-of-county zip codes near Jacksonville
Atlantic Beach (32233), Neptune Beach (32266), and Jacksonville Beach (32250) sit in Duval County but operate as their own cities. When the city and county consolidated in 1968, the beaches and Baldwin elected to maintain their own independent municipal governments.
Several nearby ZIP codes outside Duval County are often searched as Jacksonville. These include 32259 (St. Johns), 32081 (Nocatee), and 32082 (Ponte Vedra Beach) in St. Johns County, as well as 32065 and 32073 near Orange Park in Clay County. St. Johns County and Nocatee carry different millage rates, school districts, and utility providers than Duval County, so confirm the county before comparing prices.
If you want a beach address, compare Jacksonville vs Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville vs Atlantic Beach, or Jacksonville vs Neptune Beach to see how the local rules change. You might also weigh Jacksonville vs Ponte Vedra Beach or Jacksonville vs Orange Park.
A different city or county means a different millage rate for property taxes, possibly a different utility provider, and a different school district. That's worth knowing before you fall for a listing.
How to narrow your Jacksonville zip code shortlist
Finding the right house requires checking the ZIP group, the property type, and the specific address.
If you want the most room to negotiate on price, start with condo listings within whichever ZIPs make your shortlist. If you want a townhouse without overpaying, look at listings priced at or near recent comparable sales in your target ZIP.
A few questions worth answering before you go further: Does the address need to be inside the City of Jacksonville and Duval County, or is a Jacksonville mailing name enough? Are you looking for an older home close to downtown, or a subdivision home farther out? Is a beach address the priority?
Once you have an address, look up the official safety data and check the schools. If you'd like listings pulled across two or three ZIP codes side by side, Pursuit Real Estate can set that up.
Jacksonville zip code FAQs
What are the best zip codes in Jacksonville?
There is no single best ZIP code in the city. The right one depends entirely on your budget and whether you want a single-family house, condo, or townhouse. Because local data feeds don't provide ZIP-level prices, compare recent sales for specific addresses via the Duval County Property Appraiser. You can also review the city's most expensive areas and best neighborhoods to see localized median prices.
How many zip codes does Jacksonville, FL have?
The USPS assigns 52 ZIP codes to Jacksonville, ranging from 32099 through 32277. Most of these begin with 322. Some neighboring areas in the region use different city names for their postal routes, such as the beach cities, St. Johns, or Orange Park.
What is the zip code for downtown Jacksonville?
Downtown Jacksonville falls within the city's standard 322 postal range, while neighboring downtown-edge areas sit in the historic-core ZIP codes like 32204 and 32206. City government and courthouse addresses use the central downtown postal routing.
What county is Jacksonville, FL in?
Jacksonville is in Duval County. In 1968, the city and county governments consolidated, making Jacksonville one of the largest cities by land area in the United States, though four municipalities elected to remain separate. Some ZIP codes commonly searched as Jacksonville sit in neighboring St. Johns County or Clay County.
What is the area code for Jacksonville, FL?
Phone numbers in the Jacksonville area use regional area codes assigned by the Florida Public Service Commission. Because of population growth and new overlay codes, residents must use 10-digit dialing for local calls. Check with your phone provider for the specific area code assigned to new lines.
How do I find the full 9-digit ZIP code for a Jacksonville address?
The last four digits of a ZIP+4 code narrow mail delivery down to a specific block, building, or floor. You can find the full nine-digit code for any Jacksonville property by entering the street address into the official USPS ZIP Code lookup tool.
Do Jacksonville zip codes match school zones?
No. Postal routes don't match school attendance zones. The school district sets attendance boundaries by specific street address, meaning one ZIP code can feed into several different schools, and out-of-county ZIPs fall into entirely different districts. Use the Duval County Public Schools locator tool for any address you consider.
Can a zip code tell you if a Jacksonville home is in a flood zone?
No. Flood zones follow FEMA map panels by individual parcel, not by ZIP code. Homes near the St. Johns River, creeks, and marshes can have different flood risks from one street to the next. Florida law requires sellers to provide a flood disclosure, which was expanded in October 2025 to include knowledge of prior flooding damage.
Sources
- Redfin: Data Center
- USPS ZIP Codes: Jacksonville, FL
- USPS ZIP Codes: Neptune Beach, FL
- USPS ZIP Codes: Saint Johns, FL
- Hometown Locator: ZIP 32233
- Hometown Locator: ZIP 32250
- Hometown Locator: ZIP 32081
- Jacksonville Beach Government
- USPS ZIP Code Lookup
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Florida Enacts New Flood Disclosure Requirements
- Duval County Property Appraiser
- Florida Senate Statutes
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