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ZIP 32561

Pop. 9,321·Santa Rosa County·109th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,693/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$728
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ZIP 32561 · $2,693
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$3,240
Research median
$1,970/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
$32,316/yr
At $2,693/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySanta Rosa County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,321
Median income
$115,799
Median age
53.2
Renters
18.8%
Age distribution
20%
26.9%
17.6%
30.6%
Under 1820%
18–345.1%
35–5426.9%
55–6417.6%
65+30.6%
Gender
44.8%
55.2%
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
White82.2%
Black1.4%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian2.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
12.1%
26.1%
59.5%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+59.5%
Housing tenure
81.2%
18.8%
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32561 in Gulf Breeze, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,205 → $115,799
up 7.0%
Population
9,610 → 9,321
down 3.0%
Renter share
21.4% → 18.8%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
58.1% → 59.5%
+1.4 pts
Median age
50.4 → 53.2
+2.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $115,799 today, compared with $108,205 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 9,610 residents to roughly 9,321. Renters now make up 18.8% of households, compared with 21.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32561 covers Gulf Breeze, FL. The median rent here is $2,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($115,799/yr), ZIP 32561 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32561?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL) is $2,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32561's median rent of $2,693/mo is $728 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32561 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32561 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #109 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32561?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,693/mo in ZIP 32561. The local median household income is $115,799/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32561?

Rent in ZIP 32561 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 32561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32561 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,693/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($115,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32561 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.8% of ZIP 32561 households are renters, while 81.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32561 compare to the rest of Gulf Breeze?

ZIP 32561 is pricier than Gulf Breeze as a whole. At $2,693/mo, it's $615 above the Gulf Breeze citywide median of $2,078/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32561 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,693/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 32561's median household income ($115,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32561 28%Benchmark 30%
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