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ZIP 34209

Pop. 33,224·Manatee County·267th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,242/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$277
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ZIP 34209 · $2,242
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$2,100/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
$26,904/yr
At $2,242/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34209 (Bradenton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,224
Median income
$81,728
Median age
58.7
Renters
21.8%
Age distribution
13.4%
19.6%
15.6%
39.6%
Under 1813.4%
18–3411.8%
35–5419.6%
55–6415.6%
65+39.6%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
86.5%
White86.5%
Black2.2%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
25.9%
29.3%
38.7%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
78.2%
21.8%
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34209 in Bradenton, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,356 → $81,728
up 16.2%
Population
34,848 → 33,224
down 4.7%
Renter share
21% → 21.8%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 38.7%
+4.7 pts
Median age
56.5 → 58.7
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $81,728 today, compared with $70,356 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 34,848 residents to roughly 33,224. College-educated residents now make up 38.7% of adults here, versus 34% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34209 covers Bradenton, FL. The median rent here is $2,242/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($81,728/yr), ZIP 34209 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34209 (Bradenton, FL) is $2,242. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34209's median rent of $2,242/mo is $277 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34209 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34209 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #267 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,242/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,242/mo in ZIP 34209. The local median household income is $81,728/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34209?

Rent in ZIP 34209 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34209 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,242/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($81,728/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34209 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.8% of ZIP 34209 households are renters, while 78.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34209 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34209 compare to the rest of Bradenton?

ZIP 34209 is pricier than Bradenton as a whole. At $2,242/mo, it's $392 above the Bradenton citywide median of $1,850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,242/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 34209's median household income ($81,728/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34209 33%Benchmark 30%
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