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ZIP 34286

Pop. 22,534·Sarasota County·308th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,145/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$180
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ZIP 34286 · $2,145
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,370
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,660
Research median
$2,370/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
$25,740/yr
At $2,145/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34286 (North Port, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,534
Median income
$80,553
Median age
46.5
Renters
20.6%
Age distribution
18.5%
20.2%
23%
17.8%
20.5%
Under 1818.5%
18–3420.2%
35–5423%
55–6417.8%
65+20.5%
Gender
54.1%
45.9%
Male54.1%
Female45.9%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black4.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
30.1%
36.9%
27.4%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
79.4%
20.6%
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34286 in North Port, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,728 → $80,553
up 24.4%
Population
20,264 → 22,534
up 11.2%
Renter share
17% → 20.6%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 27.4%
+3.7 pts
Median age
45.1 → 46.5
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $80,553 today, compared with $64,728 five years earlier. The population has grown by 11.2% since 2021, moving from about 20,264 residents to roughly 22,534. Renters now make up 20.6% of households, compared with 17% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.4% of adults here, versus 23.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34286 covers North Port, FL. The median rent here is $2,145/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($80,553/yr), ZIP 34286 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34286?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34286 (North Port, FL) is $2,145. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34286 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34286's median rent of $2,145/mo is $180 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34286 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34286 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #308 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,145/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34286?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,145/mo in ZIP 34286. The local median household income is $80,553/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34286?

Rent in ZIP 34286 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34286 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34286 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,145/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($80,553/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34286 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34286 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.6% of ZIP 34286 households are renters, while 79.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34286 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34286 compare to the rest of North Port?

ZIP 34286 is pricier than North Port as a whole. At $2,145/mo, it's $242 above the North Port citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34286 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34286 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,145/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 34286's median household income ($80,553/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34286 32%Benchmark 30%
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