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ZIP 34232

Part of Sarasota, FL
Pop. 34,013·Sarasota County·322nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,109/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
+$144
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ZIP 34232 · $2,109
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR+
$3,350
Research median
$2,170/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
$25,308/yr
At $2,109/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34232 (Sarasota, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,013
Median income
$80,795
Median age
48.1
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
17.2%
17.4%
23.9%
16.2%
25.3%
Under 1817.2%
18–3417.4%
35–5423.9%
55–6416.2%
65+25.3%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
13.5%
White78.7%
Black4.3%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian1.7%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
27.8%
29.7%
36.1%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34232 in Sarasota, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,628 → $2,109
up 29.5%
Income
$73,212 → $80,795
up 10.4%
Population
34,108 → 34,013
down 0.3%
Renter share
31.1% → 32.1%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 36.1%
+5.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 34232 in Sarasota, FL paid around $1,628 a month. That figure now sits near $2,109, up 29.5% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $80,795 today, compared with $73,212 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.4% to 36.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34232 covers Sarasota, FL. The median rent here is $2,109/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($80,795/yr), ZIP 34232 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34232?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34232 (Sarasota, FL) is $2,109. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34232 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34232's median rent of $2,109/mo is $144 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34232 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34232 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #322 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,109/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34232?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,109/mo in ZIP 34232. The local median household income is $80,795/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34232?

Rent in ZIP 34232 has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34232 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34232 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,109/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($80,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34232 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34232 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 34232 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34232 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34232 compare to the rest of Sarasota?

ZIP 34232 is more affordable than Sarasota overall. At $2,109/mo, it's $109 below the Sarasota citywide median of $2,218/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34232 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34232 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,109/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 34232's median household income ($80,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34232 31%Benchmark 30%
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