ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33021

Pop. 48,464·Broward County·192nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,379/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$447
Reported rents
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ZIP 33021 · $2,379
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,740
4 BR+
$4,430
Research median
$2,710/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 33021 usually run 0.7% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in July, about $33 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33021 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33021 changed +2.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33021 rose 54.1% while median household income rose 18.3% ($60,289 to $71,318). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33021 is 54.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,318) is $1,783 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,020).

Rank in Hollywood

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Hollywood.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33020, 2 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,019/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33021. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$28,548/yr
At $2,379/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyBroward County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33021 (Hollywood, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,464
Median income
$71,318
Median age
42.1
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
20.6%
18.9%
26.7%
22.1%
Under 1820.6%
18–3418.9%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.7%
65+22.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
56.4%
38.6%
White56.4%
Black11.2%
Hispanic38.6%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
22.9%
28.2%
39.7%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+39.7%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33021 in Hollywood, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,670 → $2,379
up 42.5%
Income
$62,314 → $71,318
up 14.4%
Population
49,788 → 48,464
down 2.7%
Renter share
35.8% → 32.1%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.5% → 39.7%
+5.2 pts
Median age
40 → 42.1
+2.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33021 in Hollywood, FL has climbed by $709 per month, settling near $2,379 after starting the period at $1,670. Census figures show median household income at $71,318 today, compared with $62,314 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,788 to 48,464 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 32.1% of households rent today, against 35.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.5% to 39.7%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33021 covers Hollywood, FL. The median rent here is $2,379/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($71,318/yr), ZIP 33021 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,379/mo in ZIP 33021. The local median household income is $71,318/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33021?

Rent in ZIP 33021 has risen 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 33021?

Asking rents in ZIP 33021 are usually lowest in February, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $33 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33021?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33021 rose 54.1% while median household income rose 18.3%, from $60,289 to $71,318. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33021 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33021 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #192 of 656 at $2,379/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33021 changed +2.4%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33021 compare to the rest of Hollywood?

At $2,379/mo, ZIP 33021 is $80 above the Hollywood citywide median of $2,299/mo. It is the 2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Hollywood.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,379/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 33021's median household income ($71,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33021 40%Benchmark 30%
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