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Baker County, FL
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Baker County, Florida.
Population
28,430
Land area
585sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Baker County
Baker County at a glance
- Baker County is 88% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,836, 7% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,700 (28% below Florida) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
- Its largest cities are Macclenny (7,748) and Glen St. Mary (612).
Local data for Baker County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baker County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,836
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$256,700
Prices +11.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,435), German Americans (2,352), Italian Americans (1,097).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,566
7,471 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,620
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,148 per person
PPP loans
$20.1M
355 loans, 3,030 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$56.61K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Baker County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baker County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
281
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 40°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baker County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Baker County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Baker County, FL?
- Macclenny is the largest city or town in Baker County, with about 7,748 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Baker County?
- Baker County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32040, 32063, 32072, 32087.
- What is the population of Baker County, FL?
- About 28,430 people live in Baker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Baker County?
- Baker County borders Duval County, Clay County, Nassau County, Columbia County, Ware County, GA, Bradford County, Union County, Charlton County, GA, Clinch County, GA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023