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ZIP 33953

Pop. 8,318·Charlotte County·569th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,657/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$308
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ZIP 33953 · $1,657
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$1,990/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
$19,884/yr
At $1,657/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyCharlotte County
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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 (-6.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33953 (Port Charlotte, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,318
Median income
$83,070
Median age
57.3
Renters
3.9%
Age distribution
15.3%
19.6%
42.3%
Under 1815.3%
18–3411.1%
35–5419.6%
55–6411.7%
65+42.3%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.5%
White82.5%
Black2.6%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian1%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
30.8%
33.9%
32.3%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
96.1%
Owner96.1%
Renter3.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33953 in Port Charlotte, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,287 → $83,070
up 25.3%
Population
7,084 → 8,318
up 17.4%
Renter share
3% → 3.9%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 32.3%
+4.7 pts
Median age
65.1 → 57.3
-7.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33953 in Port Charlotte, FL now reports about $83,070, up from $66,287 in 2021. The population has grown by 17.4% since 2021, moving from about 7,084 residents to roughly 8,318. College-educated residents now make up 32.3% of adults here, versus 27.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33953 covers Port Charlotte, FL. The median rent here is $1,657/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,070/yr), ZIP 33953 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33953?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33953 (Port Charlotte, FL) is $1,657. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33953 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33953's median rent of $1,657/mo is $308 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33953 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33953 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #569 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,657/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33953?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,657/mo in ZIP 33953. The local median household income is $83,070/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33953?

Rent in ZIP 33953 has decreased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33953 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33953 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,657/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($83,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33953 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33953 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 3.9% of ZIP 33953 households are renters, while 96.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33953 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33953 compare to the rest of Port Charlotte?

ZIP 33953 is more affordable than Port Charlotte overall. At $1,657/mo, it's $137 below the Port Charlotte citywide median of $1,794/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33953 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33953 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,657/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 33953's median household income ($83,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33953 24%Benchmark 30%
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