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ZIP 33596

Part of Valrico, FL
Pop. 27,757·Hillsborough County·106th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,700/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$735
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ZIP 33596 · $2,700
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,390
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$2,970
3 BR
$3,800
4 BR+
$4,620
Research median
$2,970/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
$32,400/yr
At $2,700/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyHillsborough County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33596 (Valrico, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,757
Median income
$116,465
Median age
45.7
Renters
16.4%
Age distribution
20.9%
14.2%
27.5%
20.7%
16.7%
Under 1820.9%
18–3414.2%
35–5427.5%
55–6420.7%
65+16.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
18%
White71.6%
Black7.6%
Hispanic18%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
20.1%
25.8%
49%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+49%
Housing tenure
83.6%
16.4%
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33596 in Valrico, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,842 → $2,700
up 46.6%
Income
$101,813 → $116,465
up 14.4%
Population
30,103 → 27,757
down 7.8%
Renter share
16.5% → 16.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
46.7% → 49%
+2.3 pts
Median age
42.9 → 45.7
+2.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 33596 in Valrico, FL has climbed from $1,842 to $2,700, a 46.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33596 in Valrico, FL now reports about $116,465, up from $101,813 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 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 30,103 residents to roughly 27,757. College-educated residents now make up 49% of adults here, versus 46.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33596 in Valrico, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33596 covers Valrico, FL. The median rent here is $2,700/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,970/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($116,465/yr), ZIP 33596 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33596?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33596 (Valrico, FL) is $2,700. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33596 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33596's median rent of $2,700/mo is $735 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33596 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33596 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #106 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,700/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33596?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,700/mo in ZIP 33596. The local median household income is $116,465/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33596?

Rent in ZIP 33596 has increased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33596 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33596 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,700/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($116,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33596 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33596 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.4% of ZIP 33596 households are renters, while 83.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33596 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33596 compare to the rest of Valrico?

ZIP 33596 is pricier than Valrico as a whole. At $2,700/mo, it's $182 above the Valrico citywide median of $2,518/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33596 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33596 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,700/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 33596's median household income ($116,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33596 28%Benchmark 30%
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