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ZIP 32536

Pop. 25,599·Okaloosa County·453rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,893/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$72
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ZIP 32536 · $1,893
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,670/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
$22,716/yr
At $1,893/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyOkaloosa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32536 (Crestview, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,599
Median income
$78,119
Median age
34
Renters
29%
Age distribution
26.9%
25.7%
23.3%
13%
Under 1826.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5423.3%
55–6413%
65+11.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
15.5%
12.9%
White64.3%
Black15.5%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian3.6%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
27.7%
37.8%
27.8%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32536 in Crestview, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,818 → $78,119
up 7.3%
Population
24,643 → 25,599
up 3.9%
Renter share
34.9% → 29%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.2% → 27.8%
+0.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32536 in Crestview, FL now reports about $78,119, up from $72,818 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 24,643 residents to roughly 25,599. Renters now make up 29% of households, compared with 34.9% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 32536

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32536 covers Crestview, FL. The median rent here is $1,893/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($78,119/yr), ZIP 32536 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32536?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32536 (Crestview, FL) is $1,893. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32536 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32536's median rent of $1,893/mo is $72 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32536 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32536 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #453 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,893/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32536?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,893/mo in ZIP 32536. The local median household income is $78,119/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32536?

Rent in ZIP 32536 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32536 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32536 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,893/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($78,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32536 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32536 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 32536 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32536 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32536 compare to the rest of Crestview?

ZIP 32536 is more affordable than Crestview overall. At $1,893/mo, it's $28 below the Crestview citywide median of $1,921/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32536 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32536 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,893/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 32536's median household income ($78,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32536 29%Benchmark 30%
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