{"id":368262,"date":"2026-08-11T10:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/368262\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:16:33","slug":"this-florida-zip-code-is-the-hottest-nationwide-report-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/368262\/","title":{"rendered":"This Florida ZIP code is the \u2018hottest\u2019 nationwide, report says"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Florida is the nation\u2019s most \u201cmobile\u201d state so far this year, according to MovingPlace\u2019s 2026 Mid-Year Hottest ZIP Codes<\/a> report, which analyzed over 5 million moves recorded from January through June.<\/p>\n

Florida leads the nation in moves per capita<\/p>\n

MovingPlace found Florida ranked No. 1 for moves per capita \u2014 22.1 moves per 1,000 residents \u2014 edging out Colorado and Idaho. The report measures \u201chotness\u201d using:<\/p>\n

Moves per capita<\/p>\n

Total move volume<\/p>\n

Year-over-year change\u00a0in rank<\/p>\n

Panhandle ZIP tops the national \u201chotness\u201d list<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cInlet Beach ranked as the nation\u2019s top per-capita moving destination in the first half of 2026, proving the continued strength of Florida\u2019s Emerald Coast as a relocation hotspot. <\/p>\n

The community\u2019s 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\u2019s appeal reflects strong demand from buyers prioritizing lifestyle over affordability.\u201d<\/p>\n

MovingPlace, “The Hottest ZIP Codes in America: 2026 Mid-Year Report”Big movers: Florida ZIP codes climbing fast<\/p>\n

Florida also posted some of the biggest year-over-year jumps among top ZIP codes:<\/p>\n

Land O\u2019Lakes (34637):\u00a0+1,527\u00a0rank change \u2014 the largest jump in the report \u2014 fueled by new communities and proximity to Tampa-area jobs.<\/p>\n

Dunnellon (34434):\u00a0+216, with MovingPlace pointing to lower home prices and outdoor recreation as draws.<\/p>\n

Placida (33946):\u00a0+210, reflecting continued interest in Gulf Coast lifestyle and waterfront living.<\/p>\n

List of top 50 hottest ZIP codes<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the top 50 hottest ZIP codes by moves per capita were reported as follows:<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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