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ZIP 34236

Part of Sarasota, FL
Pop. 14,446·Sarasota County·91st most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,809/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$858
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ZIP 34236 · $2,809
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$2,010
2 BR
$2,340
3 BR
$3,030
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$33,708/yr
At $2,809/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 7.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34236 (Sarasota, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,446
Median income
$95,881
Median age
66.6
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
12.1%
13.1%
15.6%
53.1%
Under 186.2%
18–3412.1%
35–5413.1%
55–6415.6%
65+53.1%
Gender
43.3%
56.7%
Male43.3%
Female56.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.5%
White84.5%
Black4.4%
Hispanic7%
Asian2.7%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
16.4%
17.8%
62.8%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+62.8%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34236 in Sarasota, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,097 → $2,809
up 34.0%
Income
$87,679 → $95,881
up 9.4%
Population
12,523 → 14,446
up 15.4%
Renter share
41.7% → 41.7%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
60.2% → 62.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
66.1 → 66.6
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 34236 in Sarasota, FL paid around $2,097 a month. That figure now sits near $2,809, up 34.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,679 in 2021 to $95,881 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 34236 in Sarasota, FL adding about 1,923 residents over the five-year window, up 15.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.2% to 62.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 34236 in Sarasota, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 34236 covers Sarasota, FL. The median rent here is $2,809/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($95,881/yr), ZIP 34236 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34236?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34236 (Sarasota, FL) is $2,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34236's median rent of $2,809/mo is $858 (44%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 34236 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34236 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #91 out of 669 ZIPs tracked at $2,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,809/mo in ZIP 34236. The local median household income is $95,881/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34236?

Rent in ZIP 34236 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34236 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,809/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($95,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34236 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 34236 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34236 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34236 compare to the rest of Sarasota?

ZIP 34236 is pricier than Sarasota as a whole. At $2,809/mo, it's $517 above the Sarasota citywide median of $2,292/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34236 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,809/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 34236's median household income ($95,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34236 35%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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