ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34288

Pop. 18,231·Sarasota County·433rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,905/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$27
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 34288 · $1,905
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,970
4 BR+
$3,540
Research median
$2,290/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 34288 is 18.3% below its high of $2,332 in November 2023, at $1,905 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 34288 changed -4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 5 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,211) is $2,105 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,970); a 2-bedroom is $2,290.

Rank in North Port

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in North Port.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33954, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,702/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 34288. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,860/yr
At $1,905/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.1% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34288 (North Port, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,231
Median income
$84,211
Median age
40.1
Renters
23%
Age distribution
25.4%
19.7%
25.6%
20.1%
Under 1825.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5425.6%
55–649.2%
65+20.1%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.7%
14%
White75.7%
Black6.2%
Hispanic14%
Asian2.5%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
25.8%
37.8%
31%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
77%
23%
Owner77%
Renter23%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 34288 in North Port, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,892 → $1,905
up 0.7%
Income
$68,881 → $84,211
up 22.3%
Population
13,476 → 18,231
up 35.3%
Renter share
15.2% → 23%
+7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 31%
-0.9 pts
Median age
42.8 → 40.1
-2.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 34288 in North Port, FL has increased 0.7% since 2023, going from about $1,892 per month to roughly $1,905 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,881 in 2021 to $84,211 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 21.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,476 to 18,231 between 2021 and 2024, a 35.3% change. About 23% of households rent today, against 15.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 34288 in North Port, FL market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 34288 covers North Port, FL. The median rent here is $1,905/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($84,211/yr), ZIP 34288 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34288?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,905/mo in ZIP 34288. The local median household income is $84,211/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34288?

Rent in ZIP 34288 has fallen 4.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 18.3% below its high of $2,332 in November 2023.

How does ZIP 34288 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34288 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #433 of 656 at $1,905/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 34288 changed -4.1%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 34288 compare to the rest of North Port?

At $1,905/mo, ZIP 34288 is $32 below the North Port citywide median of $1,937/mo. It is the 2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in North Port.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,905/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 34288's median household income ($84,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34288 27%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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