ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34285

Part of Venice, FL

Pop. 18,677·Sarasota County·179th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,408/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$476

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ZIP 34285 · $2,408

More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,270

1 BR

$1,510

2 BR

$1,750

3 BR

$2,270

4 BR+

$2,710

Research median

$1,750/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 34285 changed +3.6% 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 ($68,301) is $1,708 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,510); a 2-bedroom is $1,750.

Rank in Venice

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Venice.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 34275, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($2,079/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 34285. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,896/yr

At $2,408/mo median

Location

CityVenice

StateFL

CountySarasota County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34285 (Venice, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,677

Median income

$68,301

Median age

70.3

Renters

20.3%

Age distribution

15.5%

62.9%

Under 185.1%

18–345.1%

35–5411.4%

55–6415.5%

65+62.9%

Gender

43.2%

56.8%

Male43.2%

Female56.8%

Race & ethnicity

90.2%

White90.2%

Black0.7%

Hispanic5.7%

Asian1.3%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

24.7%

29.5%

40.9%

No HS diploma5%

HS diploma24.7%

Some college29.5%

Bachelor's+40.9%

Housing tenure

79.7%

20.3%

Owner79.7%

Renter20.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34285 in Venice, FL has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,670 → $68,301

up 14.5%

Population

18,746 → 18,677

down 0.4%

Renter share

20.8% → 20.3%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

39.7% → 40.9%

+1.2 pts

Median age

68.9 → 70.3

+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $68,301 today, compared with $59,670 five years earlier.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 34285 covers Venice, FL. The median rent here is $2,408/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($68,301/yr), ZIP 34285 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34285?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,408/mo in ZIP 34285. The local median household income is $68,301/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34285?

Rent in ZIP 34285 has risen 3.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 34285 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34285 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #179 of 656 at $2,408/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 34285 changed +3.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.