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ZIP 32259

Pop. 75,016·Saint Johns County·387th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,002/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$51
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ZIP 32259 · $2,002
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,539
1 BR
$1,569
2 BR
$1,888
3 BR
$2,327
4 BR+
$2,918
Research median
$1,888/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$24,024/yr
At $2,002/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySaint Johns County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32259 (Saint Johns, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
75,016
Median income
$150,736
Median age
39.1
Renters
11.8%
Age distribution
28.4%
16.5%
30.7%
13.1%
Under 1828.4%
18–3416.5%
35–5430.7%
55–6413.1%
65+11.2%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
White73.6%
Black6.1%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian7.1%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
17.1%
25.3%
55.4%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+55.4%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32259 in Saint Johns, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,649 → $2,002
up 21.4%
Income
$134,552 → $150,736
up 12.0%
Population
62,354 → 75,016
up 20.3%
Renter share
13.4% → 11.8%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 55.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
38 → 39.1
+1.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 32259 in Saint Johns, FL has climbed from $1,649 to $2,002, a 21.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $134,552 to $150,736 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 20.3% since 2021, moving from about 62,354 residents to roughly 75,016. Renters now make up 11.8% of households, compared with 13.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 32259 in Saint Johns, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 32259 covers Saint Johns, FL. The median rent here is $2,002/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,569/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,888/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($150,736/yr), ZIP 32259 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32259?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32259 (Saint Johns, FL) is $2,002. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32259 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32259's median rent of $2,002/mo is $51 (3%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 32259 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32259 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #387 out of 669 ZIPs at $2,002/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32259?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,002/mo in ZIP 32259. The local median household income is $150,736/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32259?

Rent in ZIP 32259 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 32259 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32259 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,002/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($150,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32259 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32259 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.8% of ZIP 32259 households are renters, while 88.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32259 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32259 compare to the rest of Saint Johns?

ZIP 32259 is pricier than Saint Johns as a whole. At $2,002/mo, it's $38 above the Saint Johns citywide median of $1,964/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32259 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32259 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,002/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 32259's median household income ($150,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32259 16%Benchmark 30%
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