ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33309

Part of Oakland Park, FL

Pop. 37,475·Broward County·289th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,146/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

+$214

Reported rents

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ZIP 33309 · $2,146

More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,730

1 BR

$1,900

2 BR

$2,330

3 BR

$3,210

4 BR+

$3,800

Research median

$2,330/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 33309 usually run 0.5% below trend in November and 0.6% above it in June, about $24 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33309 is 1.3% below its high of $2,175 in October 2025, at $2,146 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33309 changed -0.5% 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 33309 rose 55.7% while median household income rose 40.2% ($55,134 to $77,321). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33309 is 51.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,321) is $1,933 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,900); a 2-bedroom is $2,330.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33319, 3 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,922/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33309. 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

$25,752/yr

At $2,146/mo median

Location

CityOakland Park

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 (-0.5% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33309 (Oakland Park, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,475

Median income

$77,321

Median age

36.9

Renters

40.9%

Age distribution

22.2%

24.1%

29.1%

12.1%

12.4%

Under 1822.2%

18–3424.1%

35–5429.1%

55–6412.1%

65+12.4%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

26%

43.3%

28.6%

White26%

Black43.3%

Hispanic28.6%

Asian2.7%

Education (25+)

13%

32.9%

29.3%

24.8%

No HS diploma13%

HS diploma32.9%

Some college29.3%

Bachelor's+24.8%

Housing tenure

59.1%

40.9%

Owner59.1%

Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33309 in Oakland Park, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,530 → $2,146

up 40.3%

Income

$61,898 → $77,321

up 24.9%

Population

40,100 → 37,475

down 6.5%

Renter share

41.4% → 40.9%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

25.1% → 24.8%

-0.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 33309 in Oakland Park, FL has climbed from $1,530 to $2,146, a 40.3% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33309 in Oakland Park, FL now reports about $77,321, up from $61,898 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 40,100 residents to roughly 37,475. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33309 in Oakland Park, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33309 covers Oakland Park, FL. The median rent here is $2,146/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($77,321/yr), ZIP 33309 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33309?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,146/mo in ZIP 33309. The local median household income is $77,321/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33309?

Rent in ZIP 33309 has fallen 0.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.3% below its high of $2,175 in October 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 33309?

Asking rents in ZIP 33309 are usually lowest in November, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $24 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33309?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33309 rose 55.7% while median household income rose 40.2%, from $55,134 to $77,321. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33309 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33309 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #289 of 656 at $2,146/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33309 changed -0.5%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.