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ZIP 34205

Pop. 31,946·Manatee County·565th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,663/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$302
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ZIP 34205 · $1,663
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,570/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
$19,956/yr
At $1,663/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee 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 (+1.8% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34205 (Bradenton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,946
Median income
$52,525
Median age
47.5
Renters
40.3%
Age distribution
18.3%
18.4%
24.1%
15%
24.2%
Under 1818.3%
18–3418.4%
35–5424.1%
55–6415%
65+24.2%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
16.7%
White66.8%
Black11.8%
Hispanic16.7%
Asian1.7%
Other3%
Education (25+)
14.5%
33.8%
29%
22.6%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
59.7%
40.3%
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34205 in Bradenton, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,143 → $1,663
up 45.5%
Income
$47,533 → $52,525
up 10.5%
Population
31,061 → 31,946
up 2.8%
Renter share
39.8% → 40.3%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.2% → 22.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
45.6 → 47.5
+1.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 34205 in Bradenton, FL has shifted from $1,143 to $1,663, up 45.5% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $47,533 to $52,525 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 34205 in Bradenton, FL adding about 885 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 34205 in Bradenton, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34205 covers Bradenton, FL. The median rent here is $1,663/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($52,525/yr), ZIP 34205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34205 (Bradenton, FL) is $1,663. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34205's median rent of $1,663/mo is $302 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34205 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #565 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,663/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,663/mo in ZIP 34205. The local median household income is $52,525/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34205?

Rent in ZIP 34205 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34205 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,663/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($52,525/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34205 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.3% of ZIP 34205 households are renters, while 59.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34205 compare to the rest of Bradenton?

ZIP 34205 is more affordable than Bradenton overall. At $1,663/mo, it's $187 below the Bradenton citywide median of $1,850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,663/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 34205's median household income ($52,525/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34205 38%Benchmark 30%
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