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ZIP 32505

Pop. 27,877·Escambia County·640th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,442/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$523
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ZIP 32505 · $1,442
More affordable than 77% 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
$17,304/yr
At $1,442/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 (+2.9% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32505 (Pensacola, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,877
Median income
$44,783
Median age
35.1
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
28.2%
21.7%
20.7%
13%
16.4%
Under 1828.2%
18–3421.7%
35–5420.7%
55–6413%
65+16.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
36.1%
46.9%
White36.1%
Black46.9%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian1.4%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
18.2%
33.9%
32%
15.9%
No HS diploma18.2%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32505 in Pensacola, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,863 → $44,783
up 15.2%
Population
27,661 → 27,877
up 0.8%
Renter share
51.8% → 47.7%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
12.7% → 15.9%
+3.2 pts
Median age
36.7 → 35.1
-1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $44,783 today, compared with $38,863 five years earlier. Renters now make up 47.7% of households, compared with 51.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 15.9% of adults here, versus 12.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32505 covers Pensacola, FL. The median rent here is $1,442/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 39% of local median household income ($44,783/yr), ZIP 32505 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32505 (Pensacola, FL) is $1,442. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32505's median rent of $1,442/mo is $523 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32505 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32505 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #640 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,442/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32505?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,442/mo in ZIP 32505. The local median household income is $44,783/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32505?

Rent in ZIP 32505 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32505 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,442/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($44,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32505 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 32505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 32505 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32505 compare to the rest of Pensacola?

ZIP 32505 is more affordable than Pensacola overall. At $1,442/mo, it's $215 below the Pensacola citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,442/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 32505's median household income ($44,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32505 39%Benchmark 30%
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