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ZIP 33896

Pop. 26,731·Polk County·507th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,785/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$177
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ZIP 33896 · $1,785
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,346
1 BR
$1,368
2 BR
$1,632
3 BR
$2,162
4 BR+
$2,649
Research median
$1,632/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,420/yr
At $1,785/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.2% YoY, -3.1% 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
$1,494 → $1,785
up 19.5%
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 $291 per month, settling near $1,785 after starting the period at $1,494. 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 5.2 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 33896 covers Davenport, FL. The median rent here is $1,785/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,368/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,632/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 increased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33896?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33896 (Davenport, FL) is $1,785. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33896 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33896's median rent of $1,785/mo is $177 (9%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 33896 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33896 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #507 out of 661 ZIPs at $1,785/mo.

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 $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,785/mo in ZIP 33896. The local median household income is $74,668/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33896?

Rent in ZIP 33896 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 33896 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33896 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,785/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($74,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33896 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33896 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.9% of ZIP 33896 households are renters, while 45.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33896 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33896 compare to the rest of Davenport?

ZIP 33896 is more affordable than Davenport overall. At $1,785/mo, it's $208 below the Davenport citywide median of $1,993/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33896 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33896 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,785/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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