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ZIP 32162

Pop. 55,424·Sumter County·255th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,261/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$296
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ZIP 32162 · $2,261
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,930/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,132/yr
At $2,261/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySumter County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32162 (The Villages, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,424
Median income
$74,119
Median age
74.7
Renters
7.1%
Age distribution
86.4%
Under 180.6%
18–340.8%
35–543.9%
55–648.2%
65+86.4%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
94%
White94%
Black1.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian1.3%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
23.5%
31%
42.8%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
92.9%
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32162 in The Villages, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,366 → $74,119
up 11.7%
Population
51,373 → 55,424
up 7.9%
Renter share
5.5% → 7.1%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
42.5% → 42.8%
+0.3 pts
Median age
73.3 → 74.7
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $66,366 to $74,119 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 51,373 residents to roughly 55,424. Renters now make up 7.1% of households, compared with 5.5% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 32162

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32162 covers The Villages, FL. The median rent here is $2,261/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($74,119/yr), ZIP 32162 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32162?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32162 (The Villages, FL) is $2,261. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32162 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32162's median rent of $2,261/mo is $296 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32162 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32162 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #255 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,261/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32162?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,261/mo in ZIP 32162. The local median household income is $74,119/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32162?

Rent in ZIP 32162 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32162 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32162 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,261/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($74,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32162 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 32162 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.1% of ZIP 32162 households are renters, while 92.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32162 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32162 compare to the rest of The Villages?

ZIP 32162 is pricier than The Villages as a whole. At $2,261/mo, it's $5 above the The Villages citywide median of $2,256/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32162 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32162 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,261/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 32162's median household income ($74,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32162 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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