ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33896

Pop. 26,731·Polk County·490th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,793/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$139
Reported rents
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ZIP 33896 · $1,793
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,352
1 BR
$1,374
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,172
4 BR+
$2,661
Research median
$1,640/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 33896 usually run 1.2% below trend in November and 1.6% above it in June, about $50 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33896 is 8.4% below its high of $1,957 in July 2022, at $1,793 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33896 changed -0.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33896 rose 32.7% while median household income rose 16.7% ($63,958 to $74,668). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33896 is 28% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,668) is $1,867 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,880).

Rank in Davenport

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Davenport.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33896. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$21,516/yr
At $1,793/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33896 (Davenport, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,731
Median income
$74,668
Median age
33.3
Renters
54.9%
Age distribution
21%
32.5%
25.4%
Under 1821%
18–3432.5%
35–5425.4%
55–6410.6%
65+10.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
45%
41.2%
White45%
Black11.4%
Hispanic41.2%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
24.1%
36.2%
34.1%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college36.2%
Bachelor's+34.1%
Housing tenure
45.1%
54.9%
Owner45.1%
Renter54.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33896 in Davenport, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,517 → $1,793
up 18.2%
Income
$59,858 → $74,668
up 24.7%
Population
17,830 → 26,731
up 49.9%
Renter share
52.4% → 54.9%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 34.1%
+2.0 pts
Median age
31.5 → 33.3
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33896 in Davenport, FL has increased by $276 per month, settling near $1,793 after starting the period at $1,517. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33896 in Davenport, FL now reports about $74,668, up from $59,858 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 6.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,830 to 26,731 between 2021 and 2024, a 49.9% change. About 54.9% of households rent today, against 52.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.1% to 34.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33896 in Davenport, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33896 covers Davenport, FL. The median rent here is $1,793/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,374/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($74,668/yr), ZIP 33896 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33896?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,793/mo in ZIP 33896. The local median household income is $74,668/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33896?

Rent in ZIP 33896 has fallen 0.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 8.4% below its high of $1,957 in July 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 33896?

Asking rents in ZIP 33896 are usually lowest in November, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $50 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33896?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33896 rose 32.7% while median household income rose 16.7%, from $63,958 to $74,668. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33896 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33896 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #490 of 656 at $1,793/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33896 changed -0.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33896 compare to the rest of Davenport?

At $1,793/mo, ZIP 33896 is $185 below the Davenport citywide median of $1,978/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Davenport.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,793/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 33896's median household income ($74,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33896 29%Benchmark 30%
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