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ZIP 33709

Pop. 25,050·Pinellas County·424th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,937/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$28
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ZIP 33709 · $1,937
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,800/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,244/yr
At $1,937/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPinellas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33709 (Saint Petersburg, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,050
Median income
$53,501
Median age
52.7
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
15.7%
16.9%
19.4%
17.4%
30.7%
Under 1815.7%
18–3416.9%
35–5419.4%
55–6417.4%
65+30.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
74.5%
13.1%
White74.5%
Black4.5%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian4.4%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
12.2%
35.9%
31.5%
20.4%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33709 in Saint Petersburg, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,290 → $53,501
up 15.6%
Population
23,264 → 25,050
up 7.7%
Renter share
24.4% → 23.9%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 20.4%
+0.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33709 in Saint Petersburg, FL now reports about $53,501, up from $46,290 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 33709 in Saint Petersburg, FL adding about 1,786 residents over the five-year window, up 7.7% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33709 covers Saint Petersburg, FL. The median rent here is $1,937/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($53,501/yr), ZIP 33709 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33709?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33709 (Saint Petersburg, FL) is $1,937. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33709 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33709's median rent of $1,937/mo is $28 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33709 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33709 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #424 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,937/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33709?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,937/mo in ZIP 33709. The local median household income is $53,501/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33709?

Rent in ZIP 33709 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33709 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33709 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,937/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($53,501/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33709 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 33709 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 33709 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33709 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33709 compare to the rest of Saint Petersburg?

ZIP 33709 is more affordable than Saint Petersburg overall. At $1,937/mo, it's $121 below the Saint Petersburg citywide median of $2,058/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33709 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33709 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,937/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 33709's median household income ($53,501/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33709 43%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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