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ZIP 34212

Pop. 25,536·Manatee County·358th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,048/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$83
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ZIP 34212 · $2,048
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$2,010
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,020
4 BR+
$3,600
Research median
$2,330/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
$24,576/yr
At $2,048/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.4% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34212 (Bradenton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,536
Median income
$125,486
Median age
51.9
Renters
15.3%
Age distribution
18%
13.7%
21.5%
21.2%
25.6%
Under 1818%
18–3413.7%
35–5421.5%
55–6421.2%
65+25.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
White79.8%
Black3%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian3.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.1%
29.3%
50.9%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+50.9%
Housing tenure
84.7%
15.3%
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34212 in Bradenton, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,293 → $125,486
up 27.7%
Population
22,962 → 25,536
up 11.2%
Renter share
18.2% → 15.3%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 50.9%
+2.5 pts
Median age
50 → 51.9
+1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,293 in 2021 to $125,486 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 22,962 to 25,536 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% change. About 15.3% of households rent today, against 18.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.4% to 50.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34212 covers Bradenton, FL. The median rent here is $2,048/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($125,486/yr), ZIP 34212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34212 (Bradenton, FL) is $2,048. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34212's median rent of $2,048/mo is $83 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34212 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34212 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #358 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,048/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,048/mo in ZIP 34212. The local median household income is $125,486/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34212?

Rent in ZIP 34212 has decreased 4.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34212 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,048/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($125,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.3% of ZIP 34212 households are renters, while 84.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34212 compare to the rest of Bradenton?

ZIP 34212 is pricier than Bradenton as a whole. At $2,048/mo, it's $198 above the Bradenton citywide median of $1,850/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,048/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 34212's median household income ($125,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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