ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33761

Part of Clearwater, FL

Pop. 18,290·Pinellas County·374th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,984/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.6%

Month-over-Month

+3.3%

vs US Median

+$52

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ZIP 33761 · $1,984

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,790

1 BR

$1,900

2 BR

$2,220

3 BR

$2,840

4 BR+

$3,460

Research median

$2,220/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33761 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33761 changed +9.6% 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 7 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,728) is $1,868 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,790); a 1-bedroom is $1,900.

Rank in Clearwater

5th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Clearwater.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33765, 4 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,742/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33761. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,808/yr

At $1,984/mo median

Location

CityClearwater

StateFL

CountyPinellas County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33761 (Clearwater, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,290

Median income

$74,728

Median age

52.9

Renters

20.2%

Age distribution

15%

13.8%

22.9%

13.4%

34.8%

Under 1815%

18–3413.8%

35–5422.9%

55–6413.4%

65+34.8%

Gender

45.5%

54.5%

Male45.5%

Female54.5%

Race & ethnicity

84.5%

White84.5%

Black1.3%

Hispanic10.6%

Asian3%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

26.8%

28.5%

39.3%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma26.8%

Some college28.5%

Bachelor's+39.3%

Housing tenure

79.8%

20.2%

Owner79.8%

Renter20.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 33761 in Clearwater, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,780 → $1,984

up 11.5%

Income

$61,001 → $74,728

up 22.5%

Population

19,308 → 18,290

down 5.3%

Renter share

22.3% → 20.2%

-2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

37.6% → 39.3%

+1.7 pts

Median age

55.4 → 52.9

-2.5 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 33761 in Clearwater, FL has increased from $1,780 to $1,984, a 11.5% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $61,001 to $74,728 across the same window, up 22.5% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 19,308 residents to roughly 18,290. Renters now make up 20.2% of households, compared with 22.3% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 33761 in Clearwater, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33761 covers Clearwater, FL. The median rent here is $1,984/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($74,728/yr), ZIP 33761 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33761?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,984/mo in ZIP 33761. The local median household income is $74,728/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33761?

Rent in ZIP 33761 has risen 9.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

How does ZIP 33761 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33761 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #374 of 656 at $1,984/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33761 changed +9.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.