ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33781

Part of Pinellas Park, FL

Pop. 28,072·Pinellas County·402nd most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,956/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$24

Reported rents

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ZIP 33781 · $1,956

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,340

1 BR

$1,420

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,120

4 BR+

$2,580

Research median

$1,660/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 33781 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33781 changed +2.5% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,785) is $1,445 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,420); a 2-bedroom is $1,660.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33762, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,701/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33781. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,472/yr

At $1,956/mo median

Location

CityPinellas Park

StateFL

CountyPinellas County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33781 (Pinellas Park, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,072

Median income

$57,785

Median age

Renters

35.6%

Age distribution

17%

20.3%

30.3%

12.5%

19.8%

Under 1817%

18–3420.3%

35–5430.3%

55–6412.5%

65+19.8%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

64.1%

16.7%

14.1%

White64.1%

Black6.7%

Hispanic16.7%

Asian14.1%

Education (25+)

18.5%

31.2%

28.5%

21.8%

No HS diploma18.5%

HS diploma31.2%

Some college28.5%

Bachelor's+21.8%

Housing tenure

64.4%

35.6%

Owner64.4%

Renter35.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 33781 in Pinellas Park, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,768 → $1,956

up 10.6%

Income

$47,210 → $57,785

up 22.4%

Population

26,887 → 28,072

up 4.4%

Renter share

37.3% → 35.6%

-1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

21.2% → 21.8%

+0.6 pts

Median age

41.9 → 43

+1.1 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 33781 in Pinellas Park, FL has increased from $1,768 to $1,956, a 10.6% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,210 in 2021 to $57,785 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 26,887 residents to roughly 28,072. Renters now make up 35.6% of households, compared with 37.3% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 33781 in Pinellas Park, FL market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33781 covers Pinellas Park, FL. The median rent here is $1,956/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($57,785/yr), ZIP 33781 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33781?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,956/mo in ZIP 33781. The local median household income is $57,785/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33781?

Rent in ZIP 33781 has risen 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 33781 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33781 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #402 of 656 at $1,956/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33781 changed +2.5%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.