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ZIP 33948

Pop. 18,696·Charlotte County·413th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,960/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$5
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ZIP 33948 · $1,960
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,540/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,520/yr
At $1,960/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyCharlotte County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33948 (Port Charlotte, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,696
Median income
$62,744
Median age
59.5
Renters
13.8%
Age distribution
19.6%
17%
39.7%
Under 1811.7%
18–3412%
35–5419.6%
55–6417%
65+39.7%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
White80.4%
Black5.6%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian1.9%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
33.3%
37.1%
20.8%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
86.2%
13.8%
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33948 in Port Charlotte, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,487 → $62,744
up 15.2%
Population
17,523 → 18,696
up 6.7%
Renter share
14.9% → 13.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 20.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
60 → 59.5
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $54,487 to $62,744 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,523 to 18,696 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33948 covers Port Charlotte, FL. The median rent here is $1,960/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($62,744/yr), ZIP 33948 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33948?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33948 (Port Charlotte, FL) is $1,960. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33948 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33948's median rent of $1,960/mo is $5 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33948 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33948 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #413 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,960/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33948?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,960/mo in ZIP 33948. The local median household income is $62,744/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33948?

Rent in ZIP 33948 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33948 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33948 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,960/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($62,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33948 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33948 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.8% of ZIP 33948 households are renters, while 86.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33948 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33948 compare to the rest of Port Charlotte?

ZIP 33948 is pricier than Port Charlotte as a whole. At $1,960/mo, it's $166 above the Port Charlotte citywide median of $1,794/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33948 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33948 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,960/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 33948's median household income ($62,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33948 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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