Green Cove Springs
City in Clay County, Florida
Green Cove Springs is a city in Clay County, Florida, with 9,786 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Penney Farms, 7.8 miles W.
- 9,786residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.3 km²
- 1,136 / sq mipopulation density
- 32043ZIP code
About Green Cove Springs
Green Cove Springs is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Florida, United States. Green Cove Springs is a part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,786 at the 2020 census, up from 6,908 at the 2010 census.
The city is named after a hydrological spring adjacent to the St. Johns River. The river course curves here, and the area is sheltered by trees that are perennially green.
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Living in Green Cove Springs
- Median household income
- $75,142
- Median home value
- $371,000
- Median rent
- $1,114/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Green Cove Springs had 9,786 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,786 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,136 per sq mi (439 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Green Cove Springs at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,786 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.61 sq mi (22.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.74 sq mi (7.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9853° N, 81.6810° W |
| ZIP code | 32043 |
| Official website | greencovesprings.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1227400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Green Cove Springs
- Penney Farms7.8 mi W
- Fleming Island8.2 mi N
- Asbury Lake8.3 mi NW
- Fruit Cove8.5 mi NE
- World Golf Village11.5 mi E
- Lakeside11.7 mi NW
- Orange Park12.9 mi N
- Middleburg13.9 mi W
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace13.9 mi N
- Oakleaf Plantation16.0 mi NW
- Nocatee17.6 mi NE
- Hastings21.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Green Cove Springs
What county is Green Cove Springs in?
Green Cove Springs is in Clay County, Florida.
What is the population of Green Cove Springs, FL?
9,786 people lived in Green Cove Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Green Cove Springs, FL?
The ZIP code of Green Cove Springs is 32043.
What is the elevation of Green Cove Springs?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Green Cove Springs?
Penney Farms (7.8 mi), Fleming Island (8.2 mi), Asbury Lake (8.3 mi), Fruit Cove (8.5 mi), World Golf Village (11.5 mi).
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