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Fruit Cove, FL
Census-designated place in St. Johns County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32259.
Population
35,877
Land area
16.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,226
ZIP codes
1
Fruit Cove and its ZIP codes
Fruit Cove at a glance
- Fruit Cove is about 5.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- It is the 120th most populous of 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- Households here earn a median of $141,863 a year, 90% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $484,000 (35% above Florida) and median rent is $2,336 a month.
Local data for Fruit Cove, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fruit Cove, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,863
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$484,000
Median rent
$2,336/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
53.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,488), German Americans (3,933), Italian Americans (2,499).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Johns County. PPP loans are for Fruit Cove.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,214
100,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,079
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $9,804 per person
How people get to work
Fruit Cove, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home28.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fruit Cove, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
742
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22,491
23.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 47°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fruit Cove, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Fruit Cove
1 in or overlapping Fruit Cove. Population shown
Cities near Fruit Cove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fleming IslandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 15.8 |
| Orange ParkTown | 7.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Green Cove SpringsCity | 8.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook TerraceCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 13.5 |
| Asbury LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 17 |
| World Golf VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 27 |
| NocateeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 26.8 |
| Oakleaf PlantationCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16.4 |
| Penney FarmsTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Palm ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| SawgrassCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| MiddleburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 19.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 18 mi | 747.3 |
| Jacksonville BeachCity | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| Neptune BeachCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fruit Cove, FL in?
- Fruit Cove is in St. Johns County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Fruit Cove, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fruit Cove include 32259.
- What is the population of Fruit Cove, FL?
- About 35,877 people live in Fruit Cove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fruit Cove?
- Nearby places include Fleming Island (5.9 mi), Orange Park (7.6 mi), Green Cove Springs (8.2 mi), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (9.4 mi), Lakeside (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023