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ZIP 33955

Pop. 12,399·Charlotte County·360th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,042/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-26.2%
vs US Median
+$80
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ZIP 33955 · $2,042
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,740
Research median
$1,760/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
$24,504/yr
At $2,042/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyCharlotte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -26.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33955 (Punta Gorda, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,399
Median income
$76,943
Median age
60.2
Renters
9.5%
Age distribution
14%
22.6%
14.6%
41.7%
Under 187.1%
18–3414%
35–5422.6%
55–6414.6%
65+41.7%
Gender
57.1%
42.9%
Male57.1%
Female42.9%
Race & ethnicity
83%
White83%
Black6.5%
Hispanic10%
Education (25+)
14.2%
32.1%
26.5%
27.2%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
90.5%
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33955 in Punta Gorda, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,461 → $76,943
up 10.8%
Population
10,429 → 12,399
up 18.9%
Renter share
5.8% → 9.5%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 27.2%
-3.4 pts
Median age
61.5 → 60.2
-1.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $69,461 to $76,943 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 33955 in Punta Gorda, FL adding about 1,970 residents over the five-year window, up 18.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 5.8% to 9.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.6% to 27.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 33955 covers Punta Gorda, FL. The median rent here is $2,042/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($76,943/yr), ZIP 33955 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33955?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33955 (Punta Gorda, FL) is $2,042. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33955 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33955's median rent of $2,042/mo is $80 (4%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 33955 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33955 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #360 out of 661 ZIPs at $2,042/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33955?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,042/mo in ZIP 33955. The local median household income is $76,943/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33955?

Rent in ZIP 33955 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 33955 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33955 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,042/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($76,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33955 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33955 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.5% of ZIP 33955 households are renters, while 90.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33955 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33955 compare to the rest of Punta Gorda?

ZIP 33955 is pricier than Punta Gorda as a whole. At $2,042/mo, it's $27 above the Punta Gorda citywide median of $2,015/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33955 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33955 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,042/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 33955's median household income ($76,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33955 32%Benchmark 30%
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