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ZIP 34243

Part of Sarasota, FL
Pop. 32,773·Manatee County·338th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,094/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$164
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ZIP 34243 · $2,094
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,400
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,710
Research median
$2,400/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$25,128/yr
At $2,094/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyManatee County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34243 (Sarasota, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,773
Median income
$81,219
Median age
50.2
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
14.4%
20.8%
20%
14.9%
29.9%
Under 1814.4%
18–3420.8%
35–5420%
55–6414.9%
65+29.9%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
14.9%
White77.2%
Black3.5%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian2.7%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
25.4%
28.5%
41.1%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34243 in Sarasota, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,547 → $2,094
up 35.4%
Income
$70,875 → $81,219
up 14.6%
Population
31,400 → 32,773
up 4.4%
Renter share
21.1% → 28.5%
+7.4 pts
Bachelor's+
41.5% → 41.1%
-0.4 pts
Median age
52.6 → 50.2
-2.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 34243 in Sarasota, FL has climbed from $1,547 to $2,094, a 35.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $70,875 to $81,219 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 31,400 residents to roughly 32,773. Renters now make up 28.5% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 34243 in Sarasota, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 34243 covers Sarasota, FL. The median rent here is $2,094/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($81,219/yr), ZIP 34243 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34243?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34243 (Sarasota, FL) is $2,094. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34243 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34243's median rent of $2,094/mo is $164 (8%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 34243 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34243 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #338 out of 667 ZIPs at $2,094/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34243?

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 $2,094/mo in ZIP 34243. The local median household income is $81,219/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34243?

Rent in ZIP 34243 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34243 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34243 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,094/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($81,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34243 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34243 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of ZIP 34243 households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34243 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34243 compare to the rest of Sarasota?

ZIP 34243 is more affordable than Sarasota overall. At $2,094/mo, it's $145 below the Sarasota citywide median of $2,239/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34243 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34243 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,094/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 34243's median household income ($81,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34243 31%Benchmark 30%
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