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ZIP 32779

Part of Longwood, FL
Pop. 28,924·Seminole County·401st most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,971/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.3%
vs US Median
+$9
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 32779 · $1,971
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,440
Research median
$2,320/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,652/yr
At $1,971/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySeminole County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32779 (Longwood, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,924
Median income
$121,826
Median age
45.3
Renters
19.4%
Age distribution
20.2%
15.2%
29.2%
13.6%
21.9%
Under 1820.2%
18–3415.2%
35–5429.2%
55–6413.6%
65+21.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
76.5%
16.8%
White76.5%
Black3.2%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
15.2%
25.1%
56.6%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+56.6%
Housing tenure
80.6%
19.4%
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32779 in Longwood, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,546 → $121,826
up 20.0%
Population
28,948 → 28,924
down 0.1%
Renter share
19.5% → 19.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.7% → 56.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
47.1 → 45.3
-1.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $101,546 to $121,826 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.0% shift.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 32779 covers Longwood, FL. The median rent here is $1,971/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($121,826/yr), ZIP 32779 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32779?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32779 (Longwood, FL) is $1,971. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32779 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32779's median rent of $1,971/mo is $9 (0%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 32779 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32779 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #401 out of 661 ZIPs at $1,971/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32779?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,971/mo in ZIP 32779. The local median household income is $121,826/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32779?

Rent in ZIP 32779 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 32779 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32779 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,971/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($121,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32779 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32779 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of ZIP 32779 households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32779 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32779 compare to the rest of Longwood?

ZIP 32779 is more affordable than Longwood overall. At $1,971/mo, it's $38 below the Longwood citywide median of $2,009/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32779 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32779 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,971/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 32779's median household income ($121,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32779 19%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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