ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33948

Part of Port Charlotte, FL

Pop. 18,696·Charlotte County·447th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,885/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.0%

Month-over-Month

-2.4%

vs US Median

-$47

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 33948 · $1,885

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33948 changed -5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,744) is $1,569 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,540); a 3-bedroom is $2,140.

Rank in Port Charlotte

5th cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Port Charlotte.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33952, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,664/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33948. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,620/yr

At $1,885/mo median

Location

CityPort Charlotte

StateFL

CountyCharlotte County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 5.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, -2.4% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33948 covers Port Charlotte, FL. The median rent here is $1,885/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($62,744/yr), ZIP 33948 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,885/mo in ZIP 33948. The local median household income is $62,744/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33948?

Rent in ZIP 33948 has fallen 5.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 33948 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33948 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #447 of 656 at $1,885/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33948 changed -5.0%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.