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ZIP 34235

Part of Sarasota, FL
Pop. 15,146·Sarasota County·294th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,178/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$213
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ZIP 34235 · $2,178
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,136/yr
At $2,178/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, -2.5% 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%
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $78,958 today, compared with $63,364 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34235 covers Sarasota, FL. The median rent here is $2,178/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($78,958/yr), ZIP 34235 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34235 (Sarasota, FL) is $2,178. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34235's median rent of $2,178/mo is $213 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34235 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34235 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #294 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,178/mo.

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 $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,178/mo in ZIP 34235. The local median household income is $78,958/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34235?

Rent in ZIP 34235 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34235 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,178/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($78,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34235 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of ZIP 34235 households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34235 compare to the rest of Sarasota?

ZIP 34235 is more affordable than Sarasota overall. At $2,178/mo, it's $40 below the Sarasota citywide median of $2,218/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,178/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 34235's median household income ($78,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34235 33%Benchmark 30%
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