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ZIP 32601

Pop. 23,180·Alachua County·623rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,530/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$435
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ZIP 32601 · $1,530
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,430/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
$18,360/yr
At $1,530/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyAlachua County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32601 (Gainesville, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,180
Median income
$30,352
Median age
22.8
Renters
76%
Age distribution
63.5%
14.6%
Under 189.2%
18–3463.5%
35–5414.6%
55–646.7%
65+6.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
13.7%
White68.4%
Black9.7%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian5.6%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
24.9%
63.2%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+63.2%
Housing tenure
24%
76%
Owner24%
Renter76%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32601 in Gainesville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,007 → $1,530
up 51.9%
Income
$29,422 → $30,352
up 3.2%
Population
21,460 → 23,180
up 8.0%
Renter share
74.7% → 76%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
55.5% → 63.2%
+7.7 pts
Median age
23.6 → 22.8
-0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 32601 in Gainesville, FL has shifted from $1,007 to $1,530, up 51.9% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $29,422 to $30,352 across the same window, up 3.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 32601 in Gainesville, FL adding about 1,720 residents over the five-year window, up 8.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.5% to 63.2% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 32601 in Gainesville, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32601 covers Gainesville, FL. The median rent here is $1,530/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 60% of local median household income ($30,352/yr), ZIP 32601 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32601 (Gainesville, FL) is $1,530. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32601's median rent of $1,530/mo is $435 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32601 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #623 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,530/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,530/mo in ZIP 32601. The local median household income is $30,352/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32601?

Rent in ZIP 32601 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32601 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,530/mo, rent takes approximately 60% of the local median household income ($30,352/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32601 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 32601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76% of ZIP 32601 households are renters, while 24% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 32601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 32601 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 32601 is more affordable than Gainesville overall. At $1,530/mo, it's $127 below the Gainesville citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
60%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,530/mo, rent takes ~60% of ZIP 32601's median household income ($30,352/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32601 60%Benchmark 30%
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