ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32526

Part of Pensacola, FL

Pop. 44,680·Escambia County·523rd most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,730/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$202

Reported rents

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ZIP 32526 · $1,730

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,160

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,520

3 BR

$2,030

4 BR+

$2,500

Research median

$1,520/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

September. Asking rents in ZIP 32526 usually run 0.5% below trend in September and 0.6% above it in May, about $19 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32526 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32526 changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,098) is $1,877 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,520); a 3-bedroom is $2,030.

Rank in Pensacola

7th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Pensacola.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32505, 7 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,506/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32526. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,760/yr

At $1,730/mo median

Location

CityPensacola

StateFL

CountyEscambia County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32526 (Pensacola, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

44,680

Median income

$75,098

Median age

40.3

Renters

23.8%

Age distribution

20.5%

23%

24.9%

12.7%

18.9%

Under 1820.5%

18–3423%

35–5424.9%

55–6412.7%

65+18.9%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

65.4%

20.6%

White65.4%

Black20.6%

Hispanic5.4%

Asian3.4%

Other5.3%

Education (25+)

29.7%

36.6%

27%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma29.7%

Some college36.6%

Bachelor's+27%

Housing tenure

76.2%

23.8%

Owner76.2%

Renter23.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 32526 in Pensacola, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,549 → $1,730

up 11.7%

Income

$64,543 → $75,098

up 16.4%

Population

39,318 → 44,680

up 13.6%

Renter share

20.5% → 23.8%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

24.2% → 27%

+2.8 pts

Median age

43.1 → 40.3

-2.8 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 32526 in Pensacola, FL has climbed from $1,549 to $1,730, a 11.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $64,543 to $75,098 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 13.6% since 2021, moving from about 39,318 residents to roughly 44,680. Renters now make up 23.8% of households, compared with 20.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27% of adults here, versus 24.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 32526 in Pensacola, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32526 covers Pensacola, FL. The median rent here is $1,730/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($75,098/yr), ZIP 32526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,730/mo in ZIP 32526. The local median household income is $75,098/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32526?

Rent in ZIP 32526 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32526?

Asking rents in ZIP 32526 are usually lowest in September, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $19 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 32526 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32526 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #523 of 656 at $1,730/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32526 changed +4.0%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.