Jacksonville Beach is a city located in Duval County, Florida, and is a part of the Jacksonville Beaches, a string of beach communities that includes Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and several other, smaller communities. Home to over 21,000 residents, Jacksonville Beach is one of the largest beach cities in the area and is quasi-independent; when Jacksonville consolidated with Duval County in the late 1960’s, the Beach communities decided to retain some of their independence, and while residents of Jacksonville Beach vote in mayoral elections in Jacksonville, as well as other ballots, they still have their own municipal government that handles many of the day-to-day functions of the city. Residents of Jacksonville Beach also have representation in Jacksonville, despite being quasi-independent.
Basic Facts About Jacksonville Beach
- Current population: 21,000
- Current mayor: Charlie Latham
- Total area: 22 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/
- Located in: Duval County
- Founded in: 1884
- Zip codes: 32227, 32240, 32250
- Area codes: 904
Auto Transport Tips to Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach is one of four cities that make up an area known as “The Beaches,” which all sit roughly 20-30 miles away from Jacksonville, the largest city in the state. The good news when it comes to auto transport to or from one of the Beaches is the fact that they’re all close to a major city, and this generally lowers the price and keeps pickup times relatively quick. Jacksonville is one of the most popular areas in Florida, after Miami, to ship a vehicle to or from, so auto transport traffic is generally heavier in and out of Jacksonville than other cities in the surrounding area.
You may actually be able to save a bit of money by shipping to Jacksonville instead of Jacksonville Beach, though, and the reason why is that Jacksonville is not only a major metro area and has a lot of people coming in and out, but it also sits on several major interstate highways including I-10 and I-95, two of the most heavily traveled interstates in the U.S. Jacksonville is easily accessible, and by moving your pickup or delivery to Jacksonville instead of Jacksonville Beach you may be able to save time and money.
Of course, you’ll want to speak to a live auto transport representative about your specific shipment, as they’ll be able to give you all the pertinent details regarding the industry, your pickup and delivery locations, locations of carriers, and much more. If you need to get a hold of someone, you can fill out our free online auto transport quote request form and get multiple quotes e-mailed to you within the hour. You can also call us toll-free at 800-930-7417 to speak to one of our live agents who can answer your questions, help you get free quotes and navigate our website, completely free of charge.
Helpful Links About Jacksonville Beach
- City of Jacksonville Beach Official Website
- Jacksonville Beach on Wikipedia
- Jacksonville Beach Chamber of Commerce
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