34234 ZIP Code
Sarasota, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 34234 |
| City/Town: | Sarasota |
| County: | Sarasota |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,621 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,669 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,121 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,256 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.9 sq miles
17.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.3690, -82.5565 |
Population Information (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,621 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,842 | 45.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,779 | 54.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 971 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,021 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,463 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,582 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 975 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,497 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,719 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,421 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,307 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,675 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,297 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,951 | 9.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 742 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,321 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,256 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,828 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,428 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,318 | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,510 | 39.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,609 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 831 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,799 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,229 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,715 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,000 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,461 | 15.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,574 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (34234 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,669 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,239 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,860 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,121 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,797 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,291 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 506 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,223 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,575 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,123 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 574 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,956 | 55.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,441 | 29.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 258 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 419 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,505 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,533 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,683 | 21.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,466 | 11.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 320 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,164 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 733 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (34234 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 553 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 561 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 995 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 839 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,304 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,239 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,252 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,407 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 302 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 376 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (34234 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,100 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 613 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 120 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 346 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 754 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (34234 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 883 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 305 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 225 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,120 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 808 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 151 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 504 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,013 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,042 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,373 | 14.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 442 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 322 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,190 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,865 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,172 | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,228 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (34234 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,083 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,534 | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,098 | 23.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 657 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,601 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (34234 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,504 | 53.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,244 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 251 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 385 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 365 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 384 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 261 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,862 | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (34234 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 393 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 783 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 601 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,181 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,967 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,537 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,767 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 408 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 609 | 5.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (34234 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 220 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 964 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,872 | 47.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,612 | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 415 | 4.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 173 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (34234 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 134 | 1.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,406 | 95.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 267 | 3.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (34234 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 659 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,905 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,240 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,024 | 11.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (34234 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 772 | 14.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 393 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 669 | 12.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 893 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,300 | 24.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 731 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 265 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 295 | 5.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (34234 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,609 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $582 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,321 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,828 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,074 | 34.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 841 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,538 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,341 | 37.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,207 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,590 | 40.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (34234 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,186 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,468 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,557 | 43.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 218 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 899 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,470 | 42.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (34234 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,715 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,899 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 838 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,464 | 31.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,583 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,178 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,418 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,493 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 228 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,429 | 40.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,836 | 52.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (34234 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,249 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,166 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,188 | 37.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,809 | 57.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 882 | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 169 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (34234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,226 | 84.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 453 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,395 | 749.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,395 | 749.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,395 | 749.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 351 | 77.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 42 | 9.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,661 | 587.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 81 | 17.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (34234 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,650 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,283 | 78.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,367 | 21.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,934 | 19.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 310 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 98 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (34234 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,828 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,312 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
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