Car Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida
Estimated full coverage in Jacksonville runs about $2,245 a year ($187/month) — ▼ −1% versus the Florida average, ranking 32nd most expensive of the 39 Florida cities we cover.
Why car insurance in Jacksonville costs less than the Florida average
Insurers price by territory, and Jacksonville's numbers explain most of the gap. With 1,009,833 residents on 747.3 square miles, the city's density (1,351 people per square mile) is 60% higher than the density where the typical Florida resident lives (847). The average commute is 24.1 minutes (Florida: 28.0), and 71% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 0.99× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.01× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Duval County is included.
| Factor | Jacksonville | Florida ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 1,351 / sq mi | 847 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 28.0 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 3.8% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 70.9% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 1.0% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 15.5% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 7.3% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 92.6 | 86.2 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Car insurance cost by ZIP code in Jacksonville
Rates can change from one ZIP code to the next. Across 32 Jacksonville ZIP codes, our full-coverage estimate ranges from $1,910 in 32212 to $2,415 in 32277. Denser, longer-commute neighborhoods estimate higher. Click a column to sort.
| ZIP | Population | Density / sq mi | Commute | No car | Est. full / yr | vs. city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32218 | 72,905 | 754 | 23.9 min | 3.9% | $2,175 | −3% |
| 32210 | 65,729 | 3,003 | 26.3 min | 8.1% | $2,375 | +6% |
| 32244 | 63,592 | 2,698 | 27.5 min | 5.8% | $2,385 | +6% |
| 32246 | 62,562 | 3,277 | 22.0 min | 4.4% | $2,305 | +3% |
| 32256 | 58,192 | 948 | 20.8 min | 5.2% | $2,145 | −4% |
| 32225 | 55,905 | 2,125 | 25.8 min | 4.5% | $2,325 | +4% |
| 32257 | 42,904 | 3,503 | 24.1 min | 7.3% | $2,355 | +5% |
| 32216 | 42,298 | 3,337 | 21.1 min | 7.0% | $2,290 | +2% |
| 32224 | 42,092 | 2,018 | 22.2 min | 5.4% | $2,255 | 0% |
| 32258 | 40,408 | 2,268 | 24.7 min | 1.8% | $2,315 | +3% |
| 32207 | 36,998 | 3,234 | 19.8 min | 13.6% | $2,265 | +1% |
| 32211 | 36,762 | 4,481 | 23.9 min | 10.2% | $2,380 | +6% |
| 32277 | 36,338 | 5,076 | 24.9 min | 7.5% | $2,415 | +8% |
| 32209 | 34,657 | 3,723 | 23.5 min | 20.2% | $2,350 | +5% |
| 32221 | 32,833 | 692 | 25.8 min | 2.3% | $2,200 | −2% |
| 32208 | 32,699 | 2,837 | 25.2 min | 13.4% | $2,350 | +5% |
| 32205 | 29,148 | 3,767 | 24.3 min | 7.9% | $2,365 | +5% |
| 32223 | 26,160 | 2,274 | 26.1 min | 2.5% | $2,340 | +4% |
| 32233 | 24,633 | 2,415 | 24.1 min | 6.2% | $2,310 | +3% |
| 32226 | 21,256 | 248 | 27.7 min | 0.3% | $2,120 | −6% |
| 32217 | 20,221 | 3,760 | 21.7 min | 6.6% | $2,315 | +3% |
| 32222 | 18,258 | 1,602 | 29.1 min | 0.7% | $2,355 | +5% |
| 32206 | 17,105 | 2,744 | 25.1 min | 23.2% | $2,345 | +4% |
| 32219 | 14,302 | 200 | 26.6 min | 6.9% | $2,080 | −7% |
| 32254 | 13,927 | 1,123 | 25.1 min | 15.1% | $2,240 | 0% |
| 32220 | 12,298 | 319 | 23.1 min | 3.8% | $2,070 | −8% |
| 32234 | 9,678 | 64 | 35.1 min | 4.1% | $2,095 | −7% |
| 32204 | 9,151 | 3,407 | 19.4 min | 11.1% | $2,260 | +1% |
| 32202 | 6,023 | 3,039 | 19.8 min | 47.7% | $2,255 | 0% |
| 32227 | 3,207 | 2,881 | 15.1 min | 0.7% | $2,165 | −4% |
| 32212 | 1,939 | 379 | 9.3 min | 6.3% | $1,910 | −15% |
| 32228 | 222 | 1,721 | 6.0 min | — | $1,945 | −13% |
Minimum car insurance in Jacksonville
Jacksonville drivers follow Florida's rules: at least $10,000 of personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 of property damage liability. Florida is no-fault. We estimate state-minimum coverage in Jacksonville at $1,070 a year, and $1,550 for 100/300/100 limits.
| Coverage | Required? | Minimum | What it pays for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | Not for most drivers | — | Injuries you cause to other people |
| Property damage liability | Yes | $10,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | Yes | $10,000 Personal injury protection of $10,000 is required; it pays 80% of reasonable medical costs regardless of fault. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | No | — Policies with bodily injury liability must include uninsured motorist coverage unless the named insured rejects it in writing. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | No | — Florida's uninsured motorist coverage also applies when the at-fault driver's limits are too low. | The gap when the at-fault driver’s limits are too low |
| Medical payments (MedPay) | No | — Medical payments coverage is optional. | Medical bills for you and your passengers |
Bodily injury liability is not required to register a vehicle; drivers involved in certain crashes or convictions must show 10/20/10 bodily injury coverage, and DUI offenders need 100/300/50.
Risk factors that shape Jacksonville premiums
Accidents
Florida recorded 3,138 traffic deaths, or 1.26 per 100 million vehicle miles (U.S.: 1.19), in the latest full year of federal crash data. Local crash frequency is folded into our density and commute factors.
Vehicle theft
The most-stolen vehicle in the state is the Ford Pickup (Full Size) (NICB). Theft losses are paid by comprehensive coverage.
Weather
FEMA rates Duval County as relatively high for hail, relatively high for inland flooding and relatively moderate for strong wind, and relatively high for hurricanes.
Traffic & commuting
3.8% of Jacksonville commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.65 vehicles per household. 15.5% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 96.2 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 91.5 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | 97.7 | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 97.6 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | 91.0 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 81.8 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 7.9 | Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home) |
Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).
Estimated car insurance in Jacksonville by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Jacksonville model (about $2,065 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $6,170, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $4,150.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $2,935 | $4,260 | $6,170 | $514 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,710 | $2,480 | $3,590 | $299 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,070 | $1,550 | $2,245 | $187 |
| Adult in their 50s | $985 | $1,425 | $2,065 | $172 |
| Senior (72) | $1,195 | $1,735 | $2,515 | $210 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $1,550 | $2,245 | $3,255 | $271 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,975 | $2,865 | $4,150 | $346 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Jacksonville
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $1,070 | $89 | $875–$1,260 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $1,550 | $129 | $1,270–$1,825 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $2,245 | $187 | $1,840–$2,650 |
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Cheap car insurance in Jacksonville: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Jacksonville's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $100 | You have savings to cover a bigger out-of-pocket repair. |
| Low-mileage / usage-based pricing (under 7,500 mi) | $160 | You're among the 15.5% of Jacksonville workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $380 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $695 | No loan or lease requires physical-damage coverage. |
| Avoid one speeding ticket | $495 | Everyone — violations typically affect rates for three to five years. |
Also ask about bundling, good-student, paid-in-full and defensive-driving discounts, and re-shop at every renewal — the same driver can be priced very differently by different insurers. We don't recommend specific companies. Common car insurance discounts.
Comparing car insurance quotes in Jacksonville
- Use identical limits and deductibles on every quote — e.g. 100/300/100 liability with $1,000 deductibles — or prices aren't comparable.
- Get quotes from different channels: captive agents, independent agents who quote several insurers, and direct online insurers. There are 65 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Jacksonville, our estimates differ by up to $505 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Jacksonville, FL
We found 65 insurance offices within about 19 miles of central Jacksonville, from open map data. Hover over a listing to show it on the map, click it to open the address in Google Maps, or tap it on a phone to start navigation. We don't sell insurance, rate these offices or receive anything from them.
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Brightway
2104 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 -
Jim Love - State Farm Insurance
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Matt Carlucci - State Farm
3707 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 -
Bob Gibbs - State Farm
5495 Ft Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277 -
Hardin Insurance Inc
5627 Atlantic Boulevard, #6, Jacksonville, FL 32207 -
Allstate Direct Agency
5958 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277 -
Insure-All Insurance Agency
1840 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216 -
Florida First Insurance Group
263 River Hills Drive, #3, Jacksonville, FL 32216 -
Progressive
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Miller Insurance
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Cam Anderson - State Farm
4555 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210 -
Nimnicht Insurance Services , LLC
1550 Cassat Ave, Ste A, Jacksonville, FL 32210 -
Don Johnson - Allstate
1559 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217 -
Allstate Direct Agency
5853 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216 -
Christopher Heisler - Allstate
1855 Cassat Ave, Ste 2, Jacksonville, FL 32210 -
Farmers Insurance - James Jordan
6251 Philips Highway, #7, Jacksonville, FL 32216 -
Sonya Wood - State Farm
1944 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216 -
Bill Pool - State Farm Insurance Agent
7025 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205 -
Tory Hamlin - Allstate
5531 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 -
Marianna Thomas - Allstate
9119 Merrill Rd, Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32225 -
Shannon Johnson - Allstate
3450 Dunn Ave, Ste 104, Jacksonville, FL 32218 -
Christopher Patrick - State Farm
1301 Monument Road, Suite 16, Jacksonville, FL 32225 -
Allstate Direct Agency
10154 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 -
Madeline Nguyen - GEICO
10150 Beach Boulevard, Unit 10, Jacksonville, FL 32246 -
Allstate Direct Agency
6352 103rd St, Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32210 -
Corey Maire - Allstate
1309 St J Blf Rd N, Ste A1, Jacksonville, FL 32225 -
Chris Bedford - State Farm
3943 Baymeadows Road, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217 -
Stephanie Ando - Allstate
3546 St Jns Blf Rd S, Unit 109, Jacksonville, FL 32224 -
Tom Paterson Insurance
11555 Central Pkwy, Ste 604, Jacksonville, FL 32224 -
Brenda Chamberlain - Allstate
10748 Deerwood Park Blvd, Ste 156, Jacksonville, FL 32256 -
Chris Frank - State Farm
9310 Old Kings Rd S, Suite 1901, Jacksonville, FL 32257 -
Sam Maimone - State Farm
12529 Yellow Bluff Road, #5, Jacksonville, FL 32226 -
Allstate Direct Agency
10131 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 -
Direct Auto Insurance
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Alexandra Cowans - Allstate
13453 N Main St, Ste 101, Jacksonville, FL 32218 -
Ron McCann - State Farm
1700 Wells Road, Suite 30, Orange Park, FL 32073 -
Denny Doyle - State Farm
7807 Baymeadows Road East, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 -
Mandy Bowers - Allstate
11018 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Ste 112, Jacksonville, FL 32257 -
Aliance Marketing Insurance
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Adriana Baskins - Allstate
13107 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 102, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Jacksonville
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $1,730 | −23% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $1,680 | −25% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $2,300 | +2% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $1,630 | −27% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $2,600 | +16% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $2,460 | +10% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $2,075 | −8% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,935 | −14% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $1,725 | −23% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $2,065 | −8% |
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Car insurance in nearby Florida cities
- St. Augustine $2,175/yr · 37 mi
- Palm Coast $2,260/yr · 61 mi
- Gainesville $2,180/yr · 61 mi
- Ocala $2,140/yr · 85 mi
- Daytona Beach $2,175/yr · 86 mi
- Sanford $2,340/yr · 109 mi
- Orlando $2,385/yr · 125 mi
- Kissimmee $2,585/yr · 141 mi
- Tallahassee $2,175/yr · 155 mi
- New Port Richey $2,455/yr · 158 mi
- Lakeland $2,265/yr · 159 mi
- Melbourne $2,260/yr · 165 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Jacksonville, FL?
We estimate full coverage in Jacksonville at about $2,245 a year ($187 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $1,070 for Florida's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Jacksonville cheaper than the Florida average?
Our Jacksonville estimate is 1% lower than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 1,351 people per square mile (the typical Florida resident lives at about 847) and an average commute of 24.1 minutes versus 28.0 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Jacksonville?
Drivers in Jacksonville follow Florida law: at least $10,000 of personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 of property damage liability.
Which ZIP code in Jacksonville has the cheapest car insurance?
Among Jacksonville's 32 ZIP codes, 32212 has the lowest estimate (about $1,910 a year for full coverage) and 32277 the highest (about $2,415), mainly because of differences in density and commute times.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Jacksonville?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $6,170 a year in Jacksonville by our estimate ($2,935 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Jacksonville?
Yes. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Duval County for hail (relatively high), hurricane (relatively high), inland (river) flooding (relatively high), and tornado (relatively high) risk. Weather mainly affects the comprehensive part of a policy, which pays for hail, flood and wind damage.
Are there car insurance agents near me in Jacksonville?
We list 65 insurance offices in and around Jacksonville, with addresses, phone numbers where published, and directions. We don't sell insurance or rank these offices.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- Florida Statutes 627.733 (required PIP security)
- Florida Statutes 324.022 (property damage liability $10,000)
- Florida Statutes 627.737 (tort exemption and threshold)
- Florida Statutes 324.023 (DUI 100/300/50 financial responsibility)
- FLHSMV: Florida Insurance Requirements
- FLHSMV: Financial responsibility procedures manual (SR-22/FR-44)
- Florida Department of Financial Services: Get Insurance Help
- Florida Statutes 627.727 (uninsured motorist coverage)
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (Jacksonville and ZIP code tabulation areas)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer files
- FEMA National Risk Index (county hazard ratings)
- Insurance office locations: OpenStreetMap contributors and All The Places