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ZIP 34211

Pop. 24,980·Manatee County·160th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,496/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$531
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ZIP 34211 · $2,496
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,160
4 BR+
$3,770
Research median
$2,440/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,952/yr
At $2,496/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.8% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34211 (Lakewood Ranch, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,980
Median income
$119,911
Median age
47.6
Renters
21.7%
Age distribution
16.3%
17.9%
24%
16.5%
25.4%
Under 1816.3%
18–3417.9%
35–5424%
55–6416.5%
65+25.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
White78.6%
Black2%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian3.8%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
12.3%
26.3%
57.9%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+57.9%
Housing tenure
78.3%
21.7%
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34211 in Lakewood Ranch, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$111,952 → $119,911
up 7.1%
Population
13,251 → 24,980
up 88.5%
Renter share
11.6% → 21.7%
+10.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 57.9%
+9.5 pts
Median age
51.2 → 47.6
-3.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $111,952 to $119,911 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% shift. The population has grown by 88.5% since 2021, moving from about 13,251 residents to roughly 24,980. Renters now make up 21.7% of households, compared with 11.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 57.9% of adults here, versus 48.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34211 covers Lakewood Ranch, FL. The median rent here is $2,496/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($119,911/yr), ZIP 34211 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34211 (Lakewood Ranch, FL) is $2,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34211's median rent of $2,496/mo is $531 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34211 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34211 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #160 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,496/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,496/mo in ZIP 34211. The local median household income is $119,911/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34211?

Rent in ZIP 34211 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34211 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,496/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($119,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34211 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.7% of ZIP 34211 households are renters, while 78.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34211 compare to the rest of Lakewood Ranch?

ZIP 34211 is pricier than Lakewood Ranch as a whole. At $2,496/mo, it's $70 above the Lakewood Ranch citywide median of $2,426/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,496/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 34211's median household income ($119,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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