ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34743

Pop. 40,030·Osceola County·328th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,073/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$141
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 34743 · $2,073
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,790
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,040/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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Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 34743 usually run 0.7% below trend in April and 1.1% above it in July, about $37 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 34743 is 0.5% below its high of $2,084 in January 2026, at $2,073 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 34743 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 34743 rose 48.1% while median household income rose 31.5% ($47,909 to $62,992). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 34743 is 44.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,992) is $1,575 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,710).

Rank in Kissimmee

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Kissimmee.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 34741, 5 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,765/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 34743. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$24,876/yr
At $2,073/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyOsceola County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34743 (Kissimmee, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,030
Median income
$62,992
Median age
38.5
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
20.4%
24.6%
29%
14.5%
Under 1820.4%
18–3424.6%
35–5429%
55–6411.5%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
22.6%
77.1%
White22.6%
Black11.7%
Hispanic77.1%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
14%
32.7%
31.6%
21.8%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34743 in Kissimmee, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,489 → $2,073
up 39.2%
Income
$53,455 → $62,992
up 17.8%
Population
46,292 → 40,030
down 13.5%
Renter share
27.4% → 30.9%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
17% → 21.8%
+4.8 pts
Median age
35.3 → 38.5
+3.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 34743 in Kissimmee, FL has climbed from $1,489 to $2,073, a 39.2% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34743 in Kissimmee, FL now reports about $62,992, up from $53,455 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 13.5% since 2021, moving from about 46,292 residents to roughly 40,030. Renters now make up 30.9% of households, compared with 27.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.8% of adults here, versus 17% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 34743 in Kissimmee, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 34743 covers Kissimmee, FL. The median rent here is $2,073/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($62,992/yr), ZIP 34743 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34743?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,073/mo in ZIP 34743. The local median household income is $62,992/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34743?

Rent in ZIP 34743 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $2,084 in January 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 34743?

Asking rents in ZIP 34743 are usually lowest in April, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $37 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 34743?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 34743 rose 48.1% while median household income rose 31.5%, from $47,909 to $62,992. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 34743 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34743 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #328 of 656 at $2,073/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 34743 changed +1.8%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 34743 compare to the rest of Kissimmee?

At $2,073/mo, ZIP 34743 is $147 above the Kissimmee citywide median of $1,926/mo. It is the 4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Kissimmee.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,073/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 34743's median household income ($62,992/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34743 39%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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