ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32003

Pop. 29,766·Clay County·358th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,025/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$93
Reported rents
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ZIP 32003 · $2,025
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,570
Research median
$2,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 32003 usually run 1.3% below trend in January and 0.7% above it in August, about $41 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32003 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32003 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 32003 rose 44.9% while median household income rose 23.9% ($94,154 to $116,611). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 32003 is 51.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($116,611) is $2,915 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,850); a 4-bedroom is $3,570.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32073, 5 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,415/mo), about $7,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32003. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$24,300/yr
At $2,025/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyClay County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32003 (Fleming Island, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,766
Median income
$116,611
Median age
47.7
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
17.1%
26.1%
15.7%
22%
Under 1819.1%
18–3417.1%
35–5426.1%
55–6415.7%
65+22%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black3.8%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian4.2%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
17.2%
30.4%
49.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+49.6%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32003 in Fleming Island, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,491 → $2,025
up 35.8%
Income
$103,019 → $116,611
up 13.2%
Population
29,505 → 29,766
up 0.9%
Renter share
13.6% → 14.7%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 49.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
46.1 → 47.7
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 32003 in Fleming Island, FL stood at $1,491 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,025, reflecting a 35.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32003 in Fleming Island, FL now reports about $116,611, up from $103,019 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.6% of adults here, versus 46.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32003 in Fleming Island, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32003 covers Fleming Island, FL. The median rent here is $2,025/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($116,611/yr), ZIP 32003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,025/mo in ZIP 32003. The local median household income is $116,611/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32003?

Rent in ZIP 32003 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32003?

Asking rents in ZIP 32003 are usually lowest in January, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $41 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 32003?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 32003 rose 44.9% while median household income rose 23.9%, from $94,154 to $116,611. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 32003 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32003 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #358 of 656 at $2,025/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32003 changed +5.1%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 32003 compare to the rest of Fleming Island?

ZIP 32003 sits right at the Fleming Island citywide median of $2,025/mo.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,025/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 32003's median household income ($116,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32003 21%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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