ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32444

Part of Lynn Haven, FL

Pop. 21,459·Bay County·395th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,961/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

+$29

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 32444 · $1,961

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,550

1 BR

$1,610

2 BR

$1,830

3 BR

$2,360

4 BR+

$2,930

Research median

$1,830/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32444 is 0.3% below its high of $1,967 in July 2026, at $1,961 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32444 changed +2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,160) is $2,079 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,830); a 3-bedroom is $2,360.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32405, 3 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,569/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32444. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,532/yr

At $1,961/mo median

Location

CityLynn Haven

StateFL

CountyBay County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32444 (Lynn Haven, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,459

Median income

$83,160

Median age

39.4

Renters

30.2%

Age distribution

24.6%

19.4%

26.1%

18.7%

Under 1824.6%

18–3419.4%

35–5426.1%

55–6411.3%

65+18.7%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

74.6%

White74.6%

Black6.9%

Hispanic10.6%

Asian3.5%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

20.6%

35.3%

35.7%

No HS diploma8.3%

HS diploma20.6%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+35.7%

Housing tenure

69.8%

30.2%

Owner69.8%

Renter30.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 32444 in Lynn Haven, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,768 → $1,961

up 10.9%

Income

$76,712 → $83,160

up 8.4%

Population

21,148 → 21,459

up 1.5%

Renter share

27.6% → 30.2%

+2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

31% → 35.7%

+4.7 pts

Median age

35.1 → 39.4

+4.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 32444 in Lynn Haven, FL paid around $1,768 a month. That figure now sits near $1,961, up 10.9% from the 2022 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $76,712 to $83,160 across the same window, up 8.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 32444 in Lynn Haven, FL adding about 311 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.6% to 30.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31% to 35.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 32444 in Lynn Haven, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32444 covers Lynn Haven, FL. The median rent here is $1,961/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($83,160/yr), ZIP 32444 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32444?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,961/mo in ZIP 32444. The local median household income is $83,160/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32444?

Rent in ZIP 32444 has risen 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.3% below its high of $1,967 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 32444 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32444 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #395 of 656 at $1,961/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32444 changed +2.3%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.