ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34235

Part of Sarasota, FL

Pop. 15,146·Sarasota County·315th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,091/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$159

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ZIP 34235 · $2,091

More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 34235 is 2.8% below its high of $2,151 in October 2024, at $2,091 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 34235 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,958) is $1,974 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,810); a 2-bedroom is $2,100.

Rank in Sarasota

5th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Sarasota.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 34207, 8 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,508/mo), about $7,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 34235. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,092/yr

At $2,091/mo median

Location

CitySarasota

StateFL

CountySarasota County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34235 (Sarasota, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,146

Median income

$78,958

Median age

58.4

Renters

23.5%

Age distribution

12.1%

16.6%

13.6%

41.1%

Under 1812.1%

18–3416.6%

35–5416.6%

55–6413.6%

65+41.1%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

76.3%

19%

White76.3%

Black2.4%

Hispanic19%

Other2%

Education (25+)

29%

26.4%

38.2%

No HS diploma6.4%

HS diploma29%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+38.2%

Housing tenure

76.5%

23.5%

Owner76.5%

Renter23.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 34235 in Sarasota, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,068 → $2,091

up 1.1%

Income

$63,364 → $78,958

up 24.6%

Population

14,349 → 15,146

up 5.6%

Renter share

26.1% → 23.5%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

36.7% → 38.2%

+1.5 pts

Rent in ZIP 34235 in Sarasota, FL has climbed 1.1% since 2022, going from about $2,068 per month to roughly $2,091 today. Census figures show median household income at $78,958 today, compared with $63,364 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 23.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,349 to 15,146 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. About 23.5% of households rent today, against 26.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 34235 covers Sarasota, FL. The median rent here is $2,091/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($78,958/yr), ZIP 34235 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,091/mo in ZIP 34235. The local median household income is $78,958/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34235?

Rent in ZIP 34235 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.8% below its high of $2,151 in October 2024.

How does ZIP 34235 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34235 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #315 of 656 at $2,091/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 34235 changed +4.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.