34238 ZIP Code
Sarasota, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 34238 |
| City/Town: | Sarasota |
| County: | Sarasota |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,426 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,936 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,875 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,715 |
| Median Home Value: | $479,400 |
| Land Area: | 13.2 sq miles
34.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.2358, -82.4705 |
Population Information (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,426 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,557 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,869 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 64.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 590 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 611 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 698 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 874 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 508 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,139 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,547 | 6.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,118 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,728 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,967 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,384 | 19.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,571 | 20.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,691 | 7.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $479,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,833 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,715 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,100 | 80.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,615 | 19.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,355 | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,745 | 24.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,145 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 46 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 271 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,804 | 19.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,244 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,518 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,739 | 24.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,523 | 28.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (34238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,936 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,845 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,090 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,875 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,382 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,039 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 343 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,001 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,574 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 713 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 752 | 9.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,300 | 90.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 628 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 328 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 370 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 800 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,028 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,485 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 81 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 77 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 181 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,146 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (34238 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 519 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 94 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 572 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 691 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 849 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,744 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,389 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,987 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,101 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,154 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (34238 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,621 | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 467 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,686 | 21.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (34238 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 108 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 360 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 512 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 141 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 884 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 415 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 208 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 904 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,076 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,148 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 649 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 541 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 93 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.0% | 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 (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,857 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,047 | 76.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,861 | 48.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,306 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (34238 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,715 | 51.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,546 | 59.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,978 | 44.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 99 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 132 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (34238 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,910 | 50.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,868 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 167 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 338 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 684 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,599 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,388 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 761 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (34238 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 358 | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,200 | 16.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,002 | 21.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,778 | 34.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,184 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 836 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 192 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 106 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 55 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (34238 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 216 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,012 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,161 | 37.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,369 | 39.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,764 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 193 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (34238 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,345 | 12.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,578 | 86.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (34238 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 534 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,896 | 44.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,765 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 905 | 8.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (34238 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 238 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 163 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 165 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 309 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 874 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,690 | 32.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,452 | 41.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 464 | 5.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (34238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,324 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $841 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,833 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,100 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,223 | 56.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,040 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,237 | 11.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,264 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,516 | 13.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,954 | 62.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (34238 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,481 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,546 | 16.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,548 | 69.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 638 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 665 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,372 | 14.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (34238 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,510 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 135 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 65 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 889 | 35.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 939 | 37.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 482 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,998 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,204 | 11.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,163 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,183 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 84 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 627 | 19.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,472 | 77.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (34238 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,455 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,948 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,738 | 44.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,814 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,218 | 30.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 396 | 10.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (34238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,104 | 85.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 341 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,322 | 974.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,322 | 974.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,322 | 974.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,420 | 416.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 19.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 29 | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,036 | 303.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 308 | 90.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (34238 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,836 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,930 | 86.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,906 | 13.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 948 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,397 | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 251 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 310 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (34238 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,100 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,720 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
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