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ZIP 34479

Part of Ocala, FL
Pop. 13,264·Marion County·632nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,495/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$470
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ZIP 34479 · $1,495
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,460/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
$17,940/yr
At $1,495/mo median
Location
CityOcala
StateFL
CountyMarion County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34479 (Ocala, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,264
Median income
$54,283
Median age
42.6
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
17.3%
24.6%
12.9%
22.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3417.3%
35–5424.6%
55–6412.9%
65+22.7%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.6%
White75.6%
Black11.6%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian2%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
38.2%
33.4%
18.8%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34479 in Ocala, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,225 → $54,283
down 1.7%
Population
14,205 → 13,264
down 6.6%
Renter share
33.3% → 25.6%
-7.7 pts
Bachelor's+
13.2% → 18.8%
+5.6 pts
Median age
41.3 → 42.6
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34479 in Ocala, FL now reports about $54,283, up from $55,225 in 2021. The population has contracted by 6.6% since 2021, moving from about 14,205 residents to roughly 13,264. Renters now make up 25.6% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.8% of adults here, versus 13.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34479 covers Ocala, FL. The median rent here is $1,495/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($54,283/yr), ZIP 34479 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34479?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34479 (Ocala, FL) is $1,495. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34479 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34479's median rent of $1,495/mo is $470 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34479 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34479 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #632 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,495/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34479?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,495/mo in ZIP 34479. The local median household income is $54,283/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34479?

Rent in ZIP 34479 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 34479 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34479 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,495/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($54,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34479 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34479 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of ZIP 34479 households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34479 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34479 compare to the rest of Ocala?

ZIP 34479 is more affordable than Ocala overall. At $1,495/mo, it's $87 below the Ocala citywide median of $1,582/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34479 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34479 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,495/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 34479's median household income ($54,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34479 33%Benchmark 30%
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