ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33543

Pop. 40,648·Pasco County·218th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,296/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$364
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 33543 · $2,296
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,340
2 BR
$2,730
3 BR
$3,490
4 BR+
$4,250
Research median
$2,730/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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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 33543 usually run 1.5% below trend in January and 1% above it in September, about $57 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33543 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33543 changed +1.6% 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 33543 rose 46.7% while median household income rose 25% ($85,855 to $107,349). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33543 is 49.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,349) is $2,684 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,340); a 2-bedroom is $2,730.

Rank in Wesley Chapel

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Wesley Chapel.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33541, 4 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,878/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33543. 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
$27,552/yr
At $2,296/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPasco County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33543 (Wesley Chapel, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,648
Median income
$107,349
Median age
39.6
Renters
14.8%
Age distribution
25.8%
17.2%
31%
14.5%
Under 1825.8%
18–3417.2%
35–5431%
55–6411.5%
65+14.5%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
52.3%
24.7%
White52.3%
Black11.9%
Hispanic24.7%
Asian9.4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
16.2%
26.9%
51.8%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
85.2%
14.8%
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33543 in Wesley Chapel, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,781 → $2,296
up 28.9%
Income
$93,289 → $107,349
up 15.1%
Population
32,610 → 40,648
up 24.6%
Renter share
15.6% → 14.8%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
47.4% → 51.8%
+4.4 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.6
+1.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33543 in Wesley Chapel, FL has climbed by $515 per month, settling near $2,296 after starting the period at $1,781. Census figures show median household income at $107,349 today, compared with $93,289 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.8 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 32,610 to 40,648 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 47.4% to 51.8%. 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 33543 covers Wesley Chapel, FL. The median rent here is $2,296/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($107,349/yr), ZIP 33543 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33543?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,296/mo in ZIP 33543. The local median household income is $107,349/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33543?

Rent in ZIP 33543 has risen 1.6% 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 33543?

Asking rents in ZIP 33543 are usually lowest in January, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $57 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33543?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33543 rose 46.7% while median household income rose 25%, from $85,855 to $107,349. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33543 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33543 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #218 of 656 at $2,296/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33543 changed +1.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33543 compare to the rest of Wesley Chapel?

At $2,296/mo, ZIP 33543 is $87 above the Wesley Chapel citywide median of $2,209/mo. It is the 3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Wesley Chapel.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,296/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 33543's median household income ($107,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33543 26%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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