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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 34242, Florida?

$2,932/month 21.8%vs 2023 ($2,408)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 34242, Florida (ZIP 34242) is $2,932/month (±$1,074), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $1,046,100 (±$94,464), and the median household income is $115,967/year. The unemployment rate in Sarasota County, Florida was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 34242

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,932
Median Home Value$1,046,100
Median Household Income$115,967
Total Housing Units4,014
Renter-Occupied Units386
Renter-Occupied Share10%
Households Paying 50%+ Income147 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.9%

How does ZIP 34242 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Florida.

Higher rent than 98% of ZIP codes in Florida · 15th of 902

Cheapest: ZCTA5 32096($577)
Priciest: ZCTA5 34228($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 34228$3,501
1ZCTA5 33158$3,501
1ZCTA5 33498$3,501
… 11 more …
15ZCTA5 34242(you are here)$2,932
… 884 more …
900ZCTA5 32096$577
901ZCTA5 32666$542
902ZCTA5 32567$442

Geography

ZIP 34242 is in Sarasota County, Florida.

It covers part of Siesta Key CDP city, Florida.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 34242, Florida?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 34242, Florida (ZIP 34242) is $2,932/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 34242, Florida?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 34242, Florida is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 34242, Florida?

The median home value in ZCTA5 34242, Florida (ZIP 34242) is $1,046,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 34242 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 34242, Florida, 147 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 34242, Florida?

The median household income in ZCTA5 34242, Florida is $115,967/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,932 has a margin of error of ±$1,074. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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