ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32168

Part of New Smyrna Beach, FL

Pop. 31,847·Volusia County·300th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,120/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$188

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ZIP 32168 · $2,120

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,400

1 BR

$1,610

2 BR

$1,980

3 BR

$2,610

4 BR+

$2,830

Research median

$1,980/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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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32168 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32168 changed +6.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,083) is $1,927 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,610); a 2-bedroom is $1,980.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32128, 10 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,832/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32168. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,440/yr

At $2,120/mo median

Location

CityNew Smyrna Beach

StateFL

CountyVolusia County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32168 (New Smyrna Beach, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,847

Median income

$77,083

Median age

54.8

Renters

23.3%

Age distribution

13.9%

16.2%

20.2%

18.5%

31.2%

Under 1813.9%

18–3416.2%

35–5420.2%

55–6418.5%

65+31.2%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

87.7%

White87.7%

Black4.8%

Hispanic6.8%

Asian1.3%

Education (25+)

29.5%

29.7%

33.3%

No HS diploma7.5%

HS diploma29.5%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+33.3%

Housing tenure

76.7%

23.3%

Owner76.7%

Renter23.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 32168 in New Smyrna Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,735 → $2,120

up 22.2%

Income

$58,750 → $77,083

up 31.2%

Population

30,060 → 31,847

up 5.9%

Renter share

21.3% → 23.3%

+2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

28.5% → 33.3%

+4.8 pts

Median age

55.5 → 54.8

-0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 32168 in New Smyrna Beach, FL has climbed 22.2% since 2022, going from about $1,735 per month to roughly $2,120 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32168 in New Smyrna Beach, FL now reports about $77,083, up from $58,750 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 9.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,060 to 31,847 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. About 23.3% of households rent today, against 21.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.5% to 33.3%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32168 in New Smyrna Beach, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32168 covers New Smyrna Beach, FL. The median rent here is $2,120/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($77,083/yr), ZIP 32168 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32168?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,120/mo in ZIP 32168. The local median household income is $77,083/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32168?

Rent in ZIP 32168 has risen 6.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 32168 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32168 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #300 of 656 at $2,120/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32168 changed +6.4%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.