ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33068

Pop. 54,439·Broward County·237th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,265/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$333
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 33068 · $2,265
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,490
3 BR
$3,430
4 BR+
$4,070
Research median
$2,490/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33068 is 1.4% below its high of $2,298 in April 2025, at $2,265 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33068 changed +0.3% 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 33068 rose 60.5% while median household income rose 40.4% ($45,613 to $64,051). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33068 is 56.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,051) is $1,601 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,850).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33319, 2 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,922/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33068. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$27,180/yr
At $2,265/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyBroward County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33068 (North Lauderdale, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,439
Median income
$64,051
Median age
37.9
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
22.4%
24%
29.5%
12.3%
Under 1822.4%
18–3424%
35–5429.5%
55–6411.8%
65+12.3%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
14.7%
56.8%
23%
White14.7%
Black56.8%
Hispanic23%
Asian3.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
14%
36.1%
28.2%
21.7%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33068 in North Lauderdale, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,529 → $2,265
up 48.1%
Income
$50,463 → $64,051
up 26.9%
Population
52,541 → 54,439
up 3.6%
Renter share
42.2% → 37.1%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 21.7%
+3.3 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.9
+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33068 in North Lauderdale, FL has climbed by $736 per month, settling near $2,265 after starting the period at $1,529. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,463 in 2021 to $64,051 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.2 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 52,541 to 54,439 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. About 37.1% of households rent today, against 42.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.4% to 21.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 33068 in North Lauderdale, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33068 covers North Lauderdale, FL. The median rent here is $2,265/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,490/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($64,051/yr), ZIP 33068 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,265/mo in ZIP 33068. The local median household income is $64,051/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33068?

Rent in ZIP 33068 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a +0.3% change. It sits 1.4% below its high of $2,298 in April 2025.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33068?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33068 rose 60.5% while median household income rose 40.4%, from $45,613 to $64,051. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33068 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33068 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #237 of 656 at $2,265/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33068 changed +0.3%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33068 compare to the rest of North Lauderdale?

At $2,265/mo, ZIP 33068 is $17 above the North Lauderdale citywide median of $2,248/mo.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,265/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 33068's median household income ($64,051/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33068 42%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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