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Posted: 1:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012

The best and worst areas of Jacksonville for young job seekers

New Census data identifies two Jacksonville ZIP codes as being Florida's worst and best for younger job seekers.

The32209 zip code (north and west of downtown) was listed as the worst place for younger workers to find jobs. The best place in Florida for this category is in Tallahassee.

Better news for 32205 (Avondale and the westside), as it's listed as the best place for workers with a college education to find a job, boasting a low 1.3 percent unemployment rate among those with a bachelor’s degree. The worst place in Florida in this category? It's Bonita Springs, along the southwest coast.


 
 
 

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