ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32536

Part of Crestview, FL

Pop. 25,599·Okaloosa County·449th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,878/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$54

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 32536 · $1,878

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32536 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32536 changed +2.6% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,119) is $1,953 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,670); a 3-bedroom is $2,290.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32536. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,536/yr

At $1,878/mo median

Location

CityCrestview

StateFL

CountyOkaloosa County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.2% 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

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,789 → $1,878

up 5.0%

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

The median rent in ZIP 32536 in Crestview, FL stood at $1,789 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,878, reflecting a 5.0% increase over the period. 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32536 in Crestview, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32536 covers Crestview, FL. The median rent here is $1,878/mo as of October 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 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,878/mo in ZIP 32536. The local median household income is $78,119/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32536?

Rent in ZIP 32536 has risen 2.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 32536 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32536 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #449 of 656 at $1,878/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32536 changed +2.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.