WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-04) and the Clay County Board of Commissioners announced starting Saturday, Aug. 24, residents in the 32234 ZIP code can finally list their address as Clay Hill.

“I have been working collaboratively with residents of Clay Hill and the Clay County Board of Commissioners to advocate for overdue changes in the way the U.S. Postal Service identifies Clay Hill and its ZIP code,” Bean said.

“The approval of Clay Hill as an alternate last line designation is a significant milestone more than three decades in the making. This is about more than simply making sure residents can access services in Clay County without explaining why their address says 'Jacksonville.' It’s about the sense of pride the people in Clay Hill have for their community, and finally seeing that represented in their addresses,” he said. 

"This is a really big deal for our Clay Hill community,” said Commissioner Betsy Condon, who represents District 4, which includes Clay Hill. 

“After many commissioners and congressional representatives worked on this project for many years, I am honored to be a part of being able to truly recognize this community as Clay Hill, Florida. I appreciate the strong partnership with Congressman Bean and look forward to partnering on other projects to serve our constituents but for now, we celebrate with our residents,” she said. 

The Clay Hill area of Clay County is an unincorporated community near the Duval County line. Residents’ addresses for official forms read Jacksonville, although they are not in Jacksonville nor Duval County, and no part of Jacksonville extends into Clay County.

When Bean first began representing Clay Hill in Congress, one of the most frequent concerns he heard from his new constituents was about the numerous problems posed by the need for an accurate county designation for the community.

Approving Clay Hill as an acceptable mailing name within the 32234 ZIP code will ensure residents and businesses receive the attention and service they deserve.