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ZIP 32459

Pop. 23,522·Walton County·422nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,942/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$23
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ZIP 32459 · $1,942
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$1,820/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
$23,304/yr
At $1,942/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyWalton County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,522
Median income
$107,821
Median age
46.5
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
20%
15.1%
29.9%
18.4%
16.5%
Under 1820%
18–3415.1%
35–5429.9%
55–6418.4%
65+16.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.6%
White86.6%
Black0.7%
Hispanic8%
Asian3%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
18.8%
28.4%
48.5%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+48.5%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,683 → $1,942
up 15.4%
Income
$94,648 → $107,821
up 13.9%
Population
18,544 → 23,522
up 26.8%
Renter share
21.2% → 21.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47.5% → 48.5%
+1.0 pts
Median age
47 → 46.5
-0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL paid around $1,683 a month. That figure now sits near $1,942, up 15.4% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL now reports about $107,821, up from $94,648 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL adding about 4,978 residents over the five-year window, up 26.8% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32459 covers Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The median rent here is $1,942/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($107,821/yr), ZIP 32459 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32459?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach, FL) is $1,942. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32459 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32459's median rent of $1,942/mo is $23 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32459 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32459 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #422 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,942/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32459?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,942/mo in ZIP 32459. The local median household income is $107,821/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32459?

Rent in ZIP 32459 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32459 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32459 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,942/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($107,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32459 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32459 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 32459 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32459 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32459 compare to the rest of Santa Rosa Beach?

ZIP 32459 sits right at the Santa Rosa Beach citywide median of $1,942/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32459 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32459 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,942/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 32459's median household income ($107,821/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32459 22%Benchmark 30%
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