Zip Code Paper for Sociology
Glover 1
Jasmine Glover
Professor Webster
Zip code Reflection
Due 4/22/13
Experiencing 32073 and 32207
The zip code experience was something I’ve never experienced before. It was interesting to see
how different 32073 and 32207 is from mines, which is 32244. Zip codes help me illustrate society
because they represent specific geographic areas based on the amount of towns, buildings, neighborhoods,
etc. is in that region. 32073 is an Orange Park zip code, which is a very busy city. There are so many
attractions that include places like the mall, strip malls, restaurants and recreation areas, which brings in
a lot of traffic. I also had to do a lot more traveling in this zip code because everything was far out. 32207
is a San Marco zip code, which is very reserved and small. Everything is within walking distance, which
made it a bit easier to get pictures. San Marco is very historic and the houses are quite bigger with
beautiful waterfronts. The shopping centers and restaurants are built close together in one big strip mall,
like you would see in old town.
Conflict theory plays a role because it illustrates inequality in a society. It labels members of a
society of having more power than another. For instance, Orange Park is convenient to those who live
closer to Mandarin and the Westside because housing is more affordable. San Marco is mostly filled with
upper-middle class families and the housing is a bit higher, which is what most of the people in this
region can afford. Members in Orange Park expect newer homes while the homes in San Marco are more
older. Also, Orange Park has more to offer than San Marco due to the amount of attractions they have and
this causes a lot of competition between the two regions. Glover 2
Jasmine Glover
Professor Webster
Zip code Reflection
Due 4/22/13
Experiencing 32073 and 32207
The zip code experience was something I’ve never experienced before. It was interesting to see
how different 32073 and 32207 is from mines, which is 32244. Zip codes help me illustrate society
because they represent specific geographic areas based on the amount of towns, buildings, neighborhoods,
etc. is in that region. 32073 is an Orange Park zip code, which is a very busy city. There are so many
attractions that include places like the mall, strip malls, restaurants and recreation areas, which brings in
a lot of traffic. I also had to do a lot more traveling in this zip code because everything was far out. 32207
is a San Marco zip code, which is very reserved and small. Everything is within walking distance, which
made it a bit easier to get pictures. San Marco is very historic and the houses are quite bigger with
beautiful waterfronts. The shopping centers and restaurants are built close together in one big strip mall,
like you would see in old town.
Conflict theory plays a role because it illustrates inequality in a society. It labels members of a
society of having more power than another. For instance, Orange Park is convenient to those who live
closer to Mandarin and the Westside because housing is more affordable. San Marco is mostly filled with
upper-middle class families and the housing is a bit higher, which is what most of the people in this
region can afford. Members in Orange Park expect newer homes while the homes in San Marco are more
older. Also, Orange Park has more to offer than San Marco due to the amount of attractions they have and
this causes a lot of competition between the two regions. Glover 2