ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34473

Part of Ocala, FL
Pop. 26,813·Marion County·526th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,750/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$215
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 34473 · $1,750
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,610/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
$21,000/yr
At $1,750/mo median
Location
CityOcala
StateFL
CountyMarion County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34473 (Ocala, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,813
Median income
$72,366
Median age
39.1
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
24.4%
19.7%
26.1%
18.4%
Under 1824.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.4%
65+18.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
43%
25.7%
31%
White43%
Black25.7%
Hispanic31%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
12.1%
35.9%
35.9%
16.1%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+16.1%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34473 in Ocala, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,213 → $72,366
up 14.5%
Population
22,441 → 26,813
up 19.5%
Renter share
14.8% → 21.5%
+6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 16.1%
+0.0 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39.1
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34473 in Ocala, FL now reports about $72,366, up from $63,213 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,441 to 26,813 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% change. About 21.5% of households rent today, against 14.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34473 covers Ocala, FL. The median rent here is $1,750/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($72,366/yr), ZIP 34473 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34473?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34473 (Ocala, FL) is $1,750. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34473 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34473's median rent of $1,750/mo is $215 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34473 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34473 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #526 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,750/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34473?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,750/mo in ZIP 34473. The local median household income is $72,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34473?

Rent in ZIP 34473 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 34473 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34473 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,750/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($72,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34473 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34473 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 34473 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34473 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34473 compare to the rest of Ocala?

ZIP 34473 is pricier than Ocala as a whole. At $1,750/mo, it's $168 above the Ocala citywide median of $1,582/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34473 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34473 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,750/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 34473's median household income ($72,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34473 29%Benchmark 30%
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