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ZIP 34239

Part of Sarasota, FL
Pop. 14,635·Sarasota County·265th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,246/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
+$281
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ZIP 34239 · $2,246
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$1,970/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
$26,952/yr
At $2,246/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.4% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34239 (Sarasota, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 45.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,635
Median income
$80,923
Median age
55.9
Renters
24%
Age distribution
16.9%
20.4%
20.8%
31.1%
Under 1816.9%
18–3410.8%
35–5420.4%
55–6420.8%
65+31.1%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
14.3%
White80.5%
Black1.1%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian1.6%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
23.6%
24.1%
45.9%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+45.9%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34239 in Sarasota, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,669 → $2,246
up 34.6%
Income
$63,413 → $80,923
up 27.6%
Population
14,203 → 14,635
up 3.0%
Renter share
26.4% → 24%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 45.9%
+5.5 pts
Median age
53.5 → 55.9
+2.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 34239 in Sarasota, FL has climbed 34.6% since 2021, going from about $1,669 per month to roughly $2,246 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,413 in 2021 to $80,923 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,203 to 14,635 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 24% of households rent today, against 26.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.4% to 45.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 34239 in Sarasota, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34239 covers Sarasota, FL. The median rent here is $2,246/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($80,923/yr), ZIP 34239 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34239?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34239 (Sarasota, FL) is $2,246. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34239 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34239's median rent of $2,246/mo is $281 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34239 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34239 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #265 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,246/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34239?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,246/mo in ZIP 34239. The local median household income is $80,923/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34239?

Rent in ZIP 34239 has decreased 11.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34239 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34239 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,246/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($80,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34239 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34239 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of ZIP 34239 households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34239 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34239 compare to the rest of Sarasota?

ZIP 34239 is pricier than Sarasota as a whole. At $2,246/mo, it's $28 above the Sarasota citywide median of $2,218/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34239 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34239 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,246/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 34239's median household income ($80,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34239 33%Benchmark 30%
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