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ZIP 33549

Part of Lutz, FL
Pop. 18,178·Hillsborough County·465th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,872/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$93
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ZIP 33549 · $1,872
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,270
Research median
$2,100/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,464/yr
At $1,872/mo median
Location
CityLutz
StateFL
CountyHillsborough County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33549 (Lutz, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,178
Median income
$89,343
Median age
44.7
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
15.9%
28%
23.8%
Under 1820.8%
18–3415.9%
35–5428%
55–6411.5%
65+23.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.9%
26.7%
White63.9%
Black8%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
23.5%
30%
40.4%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33549 in Lutz, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,618 → $89,343
up 23.0%
Population
18,677 → 18,178
down 2.7%
Renter share
21.4% → 21.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 40.4%
+2.1 pts
Median age
45.5 → 44.7
-0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,618 to $89,343 across the same window, up 23.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,677 to 18,178 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.3% to 40.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33549 covers Lutz, FL. The median rent here is $1,872/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($89,343/yr), ZIP 33549 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33549?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33549 (Lutz, FL) is $1,872. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33549 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33549's median rent of $1,872/mo is $93 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33549 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33549 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #465 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,872/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33549?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,872/mo in ZIP 33549. The local median household income is $89,343/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33549?

Rent in ZIP 33549 has decreased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33549 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33549 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,872/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($89,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33549 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33549 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 33549 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33549 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33549 compare to the rest of Lutz?

ZIP 33549 is more affordable than Lutz overall. At $1,872/mo, it's $144 below the Lutz citywide median of $2,016/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33549 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33549 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,872/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 33549's median household income ($89,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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