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ZIP 34785

Part of Wildwood, FL
Pop. 21,568·Sumter County·590th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,602/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$363
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ZIP 34785 · $1,602
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,280/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,224/yr
At $1,602/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySumter County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34785 (Wildwood, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,568
Median income
$66,136
Median age
52.7
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
16%
27.5%
19%
27.8%
Under 189.8%
18–3416%
35–5427.5%
55–6419%
65+27.8%
Gender
58.8%
41.2%
Male58.8%
Female41.2%
Race & ethnicity
64.4%
22.8%
12.8%
White64.4%
Black22.8%
Hispanic12.8%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
13.9%
34.6%
25.7%
25.9%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+25.9%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34785 in Wildwood, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,545 → $66,136
up 67.2%
Population
19,972 → 21,568
up 8.0%
Renter share
36.8% → 26.7%
-10.1 pts
Bachelor's+
10.9% → 25.9%
+15.0 pts
Median age
43.5 → 52.7
+9.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34785 in Wildwood, FL now reports about $66,136, up from $39,545 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 34785 in Wildwood, FL adding about 1,596 residents over the five-year window, up 8.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.8% to 26.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 10.9% to 25.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 34785

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34785 covers Wildwood, FL. The median rent here is $1,602/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($66,136/yr), ZIP 34785 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34785?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34785 (Wildwood, FL) is $1,602. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34785 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34785's median rent of $1,602/mo is $363 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34785 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34785 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #590 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,602/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34785?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,602/mo in ZIP 34785. The local median household income is $66,136/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34785?

Rent in ZIP 34785 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34785 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34785 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,602/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($66,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34785 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34785 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 34785 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34785 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34785 compare to the rest of Wildwood?

ZIP 34785 is more affordable than Wildwood overall. At $1,602/mo, it's $29 below the Wildwood citywide median of $1,631/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34785 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34785 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,602/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 34785's median household income ($66,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34785 29%Benchmark 30%
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