34231 ZIP Code
Sarasota, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 34231 |
| City/Town: | Sarasota |
| County: | Sarasota |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,413 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,543 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,826 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,854 |
| Median Home Value: | $337,400 |
| Land Area: | 9.4 sq miles
24.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.2660, -82.5166 |
Population Information (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,413 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,066 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,347 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 938 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,537 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,733 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,485 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,049 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,194 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,490 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,466 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,112 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,312 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,573 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,801 | 11.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,723 | 8.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $337,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,483 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,854 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,180 | 80.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,674 | 19.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,962 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,218 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,671 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 551 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 914 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,100 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,186 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,418 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,679 | 22.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,823 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (34231 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,543 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,667 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,234 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,826 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,632 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,926 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 706 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,100 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,546 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,013 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,360 | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,377 | 87.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,048 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 173 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 342 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 848 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,597 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,159 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,363 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 944 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 249 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 205 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,965 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (34231 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 811 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 452 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,296 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,245 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,499 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,898 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,041 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,716 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 869 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,353 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (34231 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,735 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 819 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 66 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 198 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,560 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (34231 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 861 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 570 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 428 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,944 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 770 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 137 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,074 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,979 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,093 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,747 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 952 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 318 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,107 | 83.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,818 | 64.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,481 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,654 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (34231 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,333 | 61.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,552 | 49.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,814 | 31.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 506 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 120 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 950 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (34231 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,383 | 55.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,933 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 463 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 918 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,192 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 941 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,956 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,057 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (34231 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 631 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 667 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,148 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,832 | 25.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,486 | 29.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,279 | 17.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,423 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 227 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 103 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (34231 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 313 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,922 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,323 | 44.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,802 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,195 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 299 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (34231 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 373 | 2.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 49 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,403 | 94.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 91 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 223 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (34231 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,172 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,000 | 46.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,942 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,066 | 13.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (34231 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 214 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 265 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 438 | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 885 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,213 | 22.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,688 | 37.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,524 | 15.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 735 | 7.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (34231 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,728 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $704 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,483 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,180 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,095 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,698 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,453 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,595 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,972 | 19.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,690 | 50.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (34231 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,071 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,816 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,737 | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 699 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,718 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,691 | 20.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (34231 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,865 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 325 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 216 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,740 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,220 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,364 | 23.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,151 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,453 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,761 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,487 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,451 | 26.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,702 | 67.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (34231 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,561 | 81.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,617 | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,137 | 55.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,322 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,653 | 29.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 158 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (34231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,340 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 222 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,073 | 1834.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,073 | 1834.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,073 | 1834.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,456 | 655.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 157 | 70.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 80 | 36.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,945 | 876.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 184 | 82.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (34231 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,475 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,428 | 87.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,047 | 12.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,109 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,461 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 184 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 293 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (34231 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,180 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,826 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
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