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ZIP 33043

Pop. 4,298·Monroe County·8th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$5,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+119.1%
vs US Median
+$3,535
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 33043 · $5,500
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,510/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$66,000/yr
At $5,500/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyMonroe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +119.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33043 (Big pine key, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,298
Median income
$110,491
Median age
52.8
Renters
11.6%
Age distribution
14.1%
14.5%
23.6%
22.8%
25%
Under 1814.1%
18–3414.5%
35–5423.6%
55–6422.8%
65+25%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
88.8%
White88.8%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian1.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
27.2%
39.5%
30.7%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
88.4%
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33043 in Big pine key, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,364 → $110,491
up 54.8%
Population
4,801 → 4,298
down 10.5%
Renter share
21% → 11.6%
-9.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.6% → 30.7%
+2.1 pts
Median age
51.6 → 52.8
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33043 in Big pine key, FL now reports about $110,491, up from $71,364 in 2021. The population has contracted by 10.5% since 2021, moving from about 4,801 residents to roughly 4,298. Renters now make up 11.6% of households, compared with 21% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.7% of adults here, versus 28.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 33043 covers Big pine key, FL. The median rent here is $5,500/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 60% of local median household income ($110,491/yr), ZIP 33043 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33043?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33043 (Big pine key, FL) is $5,500. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33043's median rent of $5,500/mo is $3,535 (180%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33043 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33043 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #8 out of 669 ZIPs tracked at $5,500/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $220,000/year (~$106/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,500/mo in ZIP 33043. The local median household income is $110,491/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33043?

Rent in ZIP 33043 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 33043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33043 is considered expensive for renters. At $5,500/mo, rent takes approximately 60% of the local median household income ($110,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33043 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 33043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.6% of ZIP 33043 households are renters, while 88.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 33043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33043 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
60%
EXPENSIVE

At $5,500/mo, rent takes ~60% of ZIP 33043's median household income ($110,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33043 60%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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