ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is the nation’s most “mobile” state so far this year, according to MovingPlace’s 2026 Mid-Year Hottest ZIP Codes report, which analyzed over 5 million moves recorded from January through June.
Florida leads the nation in moves per capita
MovingPlace found Florida ranked No. 1 for moves per capita — 22.1 moves per 1,000 residents — edging out Colorado and Idaho. The report measures “hotness” using:
Moves per capita
Total move volume
Year-over-year change in rank
Panhandle ZIP tops the national “hotness” list
One Florida community stood out nationally: Inlet Beach (ZIP 32461) ranked as the No. 1 hottest ZIP code in the U.S., logging nearly 140 moves per capita in the first half of 2026.
“Inlet Beach ranked as the nation’s top per-capita moving destination in the first half of 2026, proving the continued strength of Florida’s Emerald Coast as a relocation hotspot.
The community’s combination of luxury coastal living, limited inventory, and access to the broader 30A corridor continues to attract retirees and second-home buyers seeking a high-quality lifestyle destination. While home prices remain among the highest on this list, the area’s appeal reflects strong demand from buyers prioritizing lifestyle over affordability.”
MovingPlace, “The Hottest ZIP Codes in America: 2026 Mid-Year Report”Big movers: Florida ZIP codes climbing fast
Florida also posted some of the biggest year-over-year jumps among top ZIP codes:
Land O’Lakes (34637): +1,527 rank change — the largest jump in the report — fueled by new communities and proximity to Tampa-area jobs.
Dunnellon (34434): +216, with MovingPlace pointing to lower home prices and outdoor recreation as draws.
Placida (33946): +210, reflecting continued interest in Gulf Coast lifestyle and waterfront living.
List of top 50 hottest ZIP codes
Meanwhile, the top 50 hottest ZIP codes by moves per capita were reported as follows:
RankZIP CodeCityMoves per capita132461Inlet Beach, FL106.06275,114Crandall, TX105.69380019Aurora, CO104.22475166Lavon, TX103.61537228Nashville, TN103.36685387Surprise, AZ99.53734987Port St. Lucie, FL91.73834211Bradenton, FL90.45933576San Antonio, FL85.741078656Maxwell, TX84.321176247Justin, TX78.651278701Austin, TX78.281389034Mesquite, NV73.391437203Nashville, TN71.761533982Punta Gorda, FL70.081634219Parrish, FL67.941746075Whitestown, IN65.391864105Kansas City, MO64.671929927Hardeeville, SC64.562075407Princeton, TX64.292175009Celina, TX63.362234773St. Cloud, FL63.152395969Paradise, CA62.792433953Port Charlotte, FL61.132523230Richmond, VA59.612628422Bolivia, NC59.252785054Phoenix, AZ59.062880202Denver, CO57.752903101Manchester, NH57.183034771St. Cloud, FL56.333110004New York, NY56.263298121Seattle, WA56.263376537Jarrell, TX55.963433955Punta Gorda, FL55.703528468Sunset Beach, NC54.913636561Orange Beach, AL54.663734275Nokomis, FL54.493832413Panama City Beach, FL54.363928445Holly Ridge, NC54.074078215San Antonio, TX54.024176258Pilot Point, TX53.974221842Ocean City, MD53.504329568Longs, SC53.084476005Arlington, TX53.044530346Atlanta, GA52.894628673Sherrills Ford, NC52.854775202Dallas, TX52.844834747Kissimmee, FL52.734998402Tacoma, WA52.535028467Calabash, NC52.31
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