ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33486

Pop. 23,232·Palm Beach County·59th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$3,007/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,075
Reported rents
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ZIP 33486 · $3,007
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,400
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,690
4 BR+
$4,280
Research median
$2,850/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 33486 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33486 changed +5.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,540) is $2,639 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,400); a 2-bedroom is $2,850.

Rank in Boca Raton

4th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Boca Raton.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33441, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,614/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33486. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$36,084/yr
At $3,007/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33486 (Boca Raton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,232
Median income
$105,540
Median age
43.1
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
22.5%
16.8%
29.6%
20%
Under 1822.5%
18–3416.8%
35–5429.6%
55–6411.1%
65+20%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
18.3%
White77.9%
Black2.7%
Hispanic18.3%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
13.7%
26.7%
56.2%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+56.2%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 33486 in Boca Raton, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,676 → $3,007
up 12.4%
Income
$94,338 → $105,540
up 11.9%
Population
22,515 → 23,232
up 3.2%
Renter share
26.7% → 27.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
51.8% → 56.2%
+4.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 33486 in Boca Raton, FL has increased 12.4% since 2022, going from about $2,676 per month to roughly $3,007 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33486 in Boca Raton, FL now reports about $105,540, up from $94,338 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,515 to 23,232 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 51.8% to 56.2%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33486 in Boca Raton, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33486 covers Boca Raton, FL. The median rent here is $3,007/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($105,540/yr), ZIP 33486 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33486?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (about $58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,007/mo in ZIP 33486. The local median household income is $105,540/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33486?

Rent in ZIP 33486 has risen 5.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 33486 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33486 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #59 of 656 at $3,007/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33486 changed +5.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33486 compare to the rest of Boca Raton?

At $3,007/mo, ZIP 33486 is $40 above the Boca Raton citywide median of $2,967/mo. It is the 4th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Boca Raton.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,007/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 33486's median household income ($105,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33486 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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