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ZIP 32501

Pop. 11,036·Escambia County·566th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,662/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$303
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ZIP 32501 · $1,662
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,450/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
$19,944/yr
At $1,662/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyEscambia 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 (+1.3% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32501 (Pensacola, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,036
Median income
$44,139
Median age
39.1
Renters
49%
Age distribution
18.1%
24.8%
26.7%
19.2%
Under 1818.1%
18–3424.8%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.4%
65+19.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
43%
45.3%
White43%
Black45.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian1%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
30.1%
28.7%
27.9%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32501 in Pensacola, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,541 → $44,139
up 35.6%
Population
10,985 → 11,036
up 0.5%
Renter share
54.3% → 49%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 27.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
38 → 39.1
+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $32,541 to $44,139 across the same window, up 35.6% versus 2021. About 49% of households rent today, against 54.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32501 covers Pensacola, FL. The median rent here is $1,662/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($44,139/yr), ZIP 32501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32501 (Pensacola, FL) is $1,662. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32501's median rent of $1,662/mo is $303 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32501 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #566 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,662/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,662/mo in ZIP 32501. The local median household income is $44,139/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32501?

Rent in ZIP 32501 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32501 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,662/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($44,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32501 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 32501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 32501 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32501 compare to the rest of Pensacola?

ZIP 32501 is pricier than Pensacola as a whole. At $1,662/mo, it's $5 above the Pensacola citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,662/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 32501's median household income ($44,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32501 45%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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