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ZIP 32609

Pop. 19,752·Alachua County·630th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,503/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$462
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ZIP 32609 · $1,503
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,430/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,036/yr
At $1,503/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyAlachua County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.4% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32609 (Gainesville, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,752
Median income
$49,406
Median age
36.6
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
19.4%
27.9%
23.5%
18.6%
Under 1819.4%
18–3427.9%
35–5423.5%
55–6410.6%
65+18.6%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
55.2%
35.2%
White55.2%
Black35.2%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian0.9%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
16.4%
29.1%
27.4%
27.1%
No HS diploma16.4%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32609 in Gainesville, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,619 → $49,406
up 21.6%
Population
19,542 → 19,752
up 1.1%
Renter share
46.7% → 48.8%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 27.1%
+2.6 pts
Median age
34.8 → 36.6
+1.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $49,406 today, compared with $40,619 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 32609 in Gainesville, FL adding about 210 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 46.7% to 48.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.5% to 27.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32609 covers Gainesville, FL. The median rent here is $1,503/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($49,406/yr), ZIP 32609 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32609 (Gainesville, FL) is $1,503. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32609's median rent of $1,503/mo is $462 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32609 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32609 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #630 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,503/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,503/mo in ZIP 32609. The local median household income is $49,406/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32609?

Rent in ZIP 32609 has increased 14.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32609 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,503/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($49,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32609 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 32609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of ZIP 32609 households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32609 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 32609 is more affordable than Gainesville overall. At $1,503/mo, it's $154 below the Gainesville citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,503/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 32609's median household income ($49,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32609 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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