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ZIP 32606

Pop. 23,022·Alachua County·532nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,727/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$238
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ZIP 32606 · $1,727
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,890/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
$20,724/yr
At $1,727/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyAlachua County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32606 (Gainesville, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,022
Median income
$87,953
Median age
39.3
Renters
53%
Age distribution
19.6%
22.9%
24.8%
21.3%
Under 1819.6%
18–3422.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
65.3%
13.9%
White65.3%
Black13.9%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian8.4%
Other2%
Education (25+)
15.9%
24.5%
57.6%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
47%
53%
Owner47%
Renter53%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32606 in Gainesville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,322 → $1,727
up 30.6%
Income
$66,777 → $87,953
up 31.7%
Population
23,682 → 23,022
down 2.8%
Renter share
52.8% → 53%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
57.1% → 57.6%
+0.5 pts
Median age
40.6 → 39.3
-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 32606 in Gainesville, FL paid around $1,322 a month. That figure now sits near $1,727, up 30.6% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $66,777 to $87,953 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 32606 in Gainesville, FL losing about 660 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 32606 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 32606 covers Gainesville, FL. The median rent here is $1,727/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($87,953/yr), ZIP 32606 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32606?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32606 (Gainesville, FL) is $1,727. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32606's median rent of $1,727/mo is $238 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32606 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32606 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #532 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,727/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,727/mo in ZIP 32606. The local median household income is $87,953/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32606?

Rent in ZIP 32606 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32606 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,727/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($87,953/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32606 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53% of ZIP 32606 households are renters, while 47% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 32606 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 32606 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 32606 is pricier than Gainesville as a whole. At $1,727/mo, it's $70 above the Gainesville citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32606 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,727/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 32606's median household income ($87,953/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32606 24%Benchmark 30%
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