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ZIP 34208

Pop. 44,004·Manatee County·410th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,964/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$1
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ZIP 34208 · $1,964
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$1,750/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
$23,568/yr
At $1,964/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34208 (Bradenton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,004
Median income
$60,504
Median age
38.2
Renters
43.5%
Age distribution
25.2%
20.1%
25.2%
18.7%
Under 1825.2%
18–3420.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6410.7%
65+18.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
15.6%
35.4%
White54.7%
Black15.6%
Hispanic35.4%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
20%
34.4%
23.4%
22.3%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
56.5%
43.5%
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34208 in Bradenton, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,420 → $1,964
up 38.3%
Income
$51,210 → $60,504
up 18.1%
Population
41,102 → 44,004
up 7.1%
Renter share
42.1% → 43.5%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 22.3%
+0.8 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.2
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 34208 in Bradenton, FL has increased by $544 per month, settling near $1,964 after starting the period at $1,420. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34208 in Bradenton, FL now reports about $60,504, up from $51,210 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,102 to 44,004 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 34208 in Bradenton, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34208 covers Bradenton, FL. The median rent here is $1,964/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($60,504/yr), ZIP 34208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34208 (Bradenton, FL) is $1,964. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34208's median rent of $1,964/mo is $1 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34208 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34208 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #410 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,964/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,964/mo in ZIP 34208. The local median household income is $60,504/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34208?

Rent in ZIP 34208 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 34208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34208 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,964/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($60,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.5% of ZIP 34208 households are renters, while 56.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34208 compare to the rest of Bradenton?

ZIP 34208 is pricier than Bradenton as a whole. At $1,964/mo, it's $114 above the Bradenton citywide median of $1,850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,964/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 34208's median household income ($60,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34208 39%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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