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ZIP 34203

Pop. 40,618·Manatee County·117th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,649/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$684
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ZIP 34203 · $2,649
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,680/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
$31,788/yr
At $2,649/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34203 (Bradenton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,618
Median income
$70,761
Median age
50.1
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
16.2%
17%
25.8%
13.4%
27.6%
Under 1816.2%
18–3417%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.4%
65+27.6%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
20.8%
White66.1%
Black9.2%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
34.3%
25.5%
26.9%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34203 in Bradenton, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,603 → $70,761
up 16.8%
Population
38,698 → 40,618
up 5.0%
Renter share
24% → 27.3%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 26.9%
+1.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $60,603 to $70,761 across the same window, up 16.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 34203 in Bradenton, FL adding about 1,920 residents over the five-year window, up 5.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 24% to 27.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34203 covers Bradenton, FL. The median rent here is $2,649/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($70,761/yr), ZIP 34203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34203 (Bradenton, FL) is $2,649. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34203's median rent of $2,649/mo is $684 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34203 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34203 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #117 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,649/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,649/mo in ZIP 34203. The local median household income is $70,761/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34203?

Rent in ZIP 34203 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34203 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,649/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($70,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34203 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 34203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 34203 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34203 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34203 compare to the rest of Bradenton?

ZIP 34203 is pricier than Bradenton as a whole. At $2,649/mo, it's $799 above the Bradenton citywide median of $1,850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,649/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 34203's median household income ($70,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34203 45%Benchmark 30%
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