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ZIP 32526

Pop. 44,680·Escambia County·469th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,861/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$104
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ZIP 32526 · $1,861
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,520/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,332/yr
At $1,861/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyEscambia County
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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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $64,543 to $75,098 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32526 covers Pensacola, FL. The median rent here is $1,861/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($75,098/yr), ZIP 32526 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32526 (Pensacola, FL) is $1,861. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32526's median rent of $1,861/mo is $104 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32526 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32526 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #469 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,861/mo.

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 $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,861/mo in ZIP 32526. The local median household income is $75,098/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32526?

Rent in ZIP 32526 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32526 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,861/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($75,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32526 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 32526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 32526 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32526 compare to the rest of Pensacola?

ZIP 32526 is pricier than Pensacola as a whole. At $1,861/mo, it's $204 above the Pensacola citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,861/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 32526's median household income ($75,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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