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ZIP 32179

Pop. 9,318·Marion County·548th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,691/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+15.0%
vs US Median
-$274
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ZIP 32179 · $1,691
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,260/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
$20,292/yr
At $1,691/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyMarion County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +15.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32179 (Ocklawaha, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,318
Median income
$46,512
Median age
48.3
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
13.9%
19.1%
25.1%
15.2%
26.6%
Under 1813.9%
18–3419.1%
35–5425.1%
55–6415.2%
65+26.6%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black0.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian0.6%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
16.3%
39.6%
31.6%
12.5%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma39.6%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+12.5%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32179 in Ocklawaha, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,671 → $46,512
up 20.3%
Population
8,043 → 9,318
up 15.9%
Renter share
19.5% → 17.6%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 12.5%
-3.6 pts
Median age
50.7 → 48.3
-2.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $46,512 today, compared with $38,671 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 8,043 to 9,318 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.9% change. About 17.6% of households rent today, against 19.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 16.1% to 12.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32179 covers Ocklawaha, FL. The median rent here is $1,691/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($46,512/yr), ZIP 32179 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32179?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32179 (Ocklawaha, FL) is $1,691. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32179 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32179's median rent of $1,691/mo is $274 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32179 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32179 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #548 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,691/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32179?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,691/mo in ZIP 32179. The local median household income is $46,512/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32179?

Rent in ZIP 32179 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 32179 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32179 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,691/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($46,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32179 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 32179 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 32179 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32179 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32179 compare to the rest of Ocklawaha?

ZIP 32179 sits right at the Ocklawaha citywide median of $1,691/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32179 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32179 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,691/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 32179's median household income ($46,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32179 44%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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