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ZIP 34222

Part of Ellenton, FL
Pop. 14,819·Manatee County·373rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,014/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$49
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ZIP 34222 · $2,014
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,700/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
$24,168/yr
At $2,014/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34222 (Ellenton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,819
Median income
$64,355
Median age
55
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
17.9%
12.3%
19.7%
13.7%
36.4%
Under 1817.9%
18–3412.3%
35–5419.7%
55–6413.7%
65+36.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
20.4%
White70.7%
Black6.5%
Hispanic20.4%
Asian1.3%
Other1%
Education (25+)
36.4%
33.7%
22.2%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34222 in Ellenton, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,915 → $64,355
up 9.2%
Population
13,076 → 14,819
up 13.3%
Renter share
16.7% → 21.9%
+5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 22.2%
+0.8 pts
Median age
56 → 55
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,915 to $64,355 across the same window, up 9.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 13.3% since 2021, moving from about 13,076 residents to roughly 14,819. Renters now make up 21.9% of households, compared with 16.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34222 covers Ellenton, FL. The median rent here is $2,014/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($64,355/yr), ZIP 34222 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34222 (Ellenton, FL) is $2,014. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34222's median rent of $2,014/mo is $49 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34222 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34222 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #373 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,014/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,014/mo in ZIP 34222. The local median household income is $64,355/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34222?

Rent in ZIP 34222 has decreased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34222 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,014/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($64,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34222 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 34222 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34222 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34222 compare to the rest of Ellenton?

ZIP 34222 sits right at the Ellenton citywide median of $2,014/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,014/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 34222's median household income ($64,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34222 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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