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ZIP 32605

Pop. 24,689·Alachua County·473rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,852/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$113
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ZIP 32605 · $1,852
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,750/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
$22,224/yr
At $1,852/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyAlachua County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32605 (Gainesville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 64.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,689
Median income
$86,714
Median age
41.5
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
19%
22.2%
25%
22.9%
Under 1819%
18–3422.2%
35–5425%
55–6410.9%
65+22.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
12.5%
White66.9%
Black11%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian5.9%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
23.2%
64.6%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma10%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+64.6%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32605 in Gainesville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,376 → $1,852
up 34.6%
Income
$73,145 → $86,714
up 18.6%
Population
28,058 → 24,689
down 12.0%
Renter share
26.9% → 22.1%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
59.5% → 64.6%
+5.1 pts
Median age
38.5 → 41.5
+3.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 32605 in Gainesville, FL stood at $1,376 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,852, reflecting a 34.6% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $73,145 to $86,714 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 12.0% since 2021, moving from about 28,058 residents to roughly 24,689. Renters now make up 22.1% of households, compared with 26.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 64.6% of adults here, versus 59.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 32605 in Gainesville, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32605 covers Gainesville, FL. The median rent here is $1,852/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($86,714/yr), ZIP 32605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32605 (Gainesville, FL) is $1,852. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32605's median rent of $1,852/mo is $113 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32605 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #473 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,852/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32605?

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 $1,852/mo in ZIP 32605. The local median household income is $86,714/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32605?

Rent in ZIP 32605 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32605 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,852/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($86,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32605 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of ZIP 32605 households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32605 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 32605 is pricier than Gainesville as a whole. At $1,852/mo, it's $195 above the Gainesville citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,852/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 32605's median household income ($86,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32605 26%Benchmark 30%
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