City

Cottondale, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Florida

👥4,887Population
💰$52,270Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$152,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 16.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black16.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,719 (51.5%)
Some College562 (16.8%)
Associates251 (7.5%)
Bachelors188 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree558 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,270 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$152,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,108/mo
Total Housing Units2,392
Vacant Units403

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Cottondale, FL

Cottondale is a city in Florida, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,887 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Cottondale is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,270 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cottondale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,108 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottondale is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.58%).

Cottondale, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Cottondale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32431 4,887 $52,270 $152,200 $1,108 5.5% 22.3% 74.6%