Are you more likely to hear a Prime-guzzling preteen screaming ‘67’ at the top of their lungs or your knee-braced neighbor cursing after another pickleball mishap?
In St. Johns County, much depends on ZIP code.
Local communities are home to a dizzying mix of generations, and a look at median ages by ZIP code reveals just how varied life can be from one neighborhood to the next.
December 2024 U.S. Census data show that differences in median age reflect how communities grow, the lifestyles of their residents, and patterns of long-term settlement.
In growing areas like Fruit Cove, with a median age of 39.1, younger populations dominate.
These enclaves feature a growing number of new subdivisions, bustling schools, and families drawn to master-planned communities.
Nocatee (32081) is slightly older, at 41.7, reflecting a mix of young families, working professionals, and active-adult residents dwelling in developments like Del Webb.
Heading south, the population ages noticeably. St. Augustine’s 32084 registers a median age of 44.5, while South St. Augustine (32086) rises to 50.2.
Coastal communities, particularly Ponte Vedra Beach (32082) at 53.1 and St. Augustine Beach (32080) at 59.4, are characterized by long-term homeowners, retirees, and empty-nest households.
Hastings (32033) tops the chart at 61.5, a reflection of an older, established population in a rural setting.
