34242 ZIP Code
Sarasota, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 34242 |
| City/Town: | Sarasota |
| County: | Sarasota |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,602 |
| Median Household Income: | $121,006 |
| Per Capita Income: | $79,679 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,419 |
| Median Home Value: | $877,400 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
12.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.2602, -82.5409 |
Population Information (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,602 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,769 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,833 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 66.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 50 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 67 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 225 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 256 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 91 | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 254 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 284 | 3.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 618 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 698 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,066 | 14.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,855 | 24.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,608 | 21.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 530 | 7.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $877,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,169 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,419 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,053 | 38.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 6,366 | 61.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,538 | 87.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 515 | 12.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,913 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 45 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 173 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 751 | 10.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,143 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 327 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,330 | 33.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,144 | 31.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 64.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (34242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $121,006 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $220,686 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $146,902 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $79,679 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,468 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,375 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 93 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,694 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,938 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 171 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 256 | 10.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,052 | 92.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 127 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 88 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 295 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 238 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 261 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 38 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 182 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (34242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 110 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 95 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 176 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 168 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 291 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 526 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 380 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 627 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 396 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,284 | 31.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (34242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,334 | 56.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 115 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 144 | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 636 | 26.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (34242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 119 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 117 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 119 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 224 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 71 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 295 | 12.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 595 | 25.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 518 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 117 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 61 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 60 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,453 | 98.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,198 | 81.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,070 | 53.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 149 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (34242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,864 | 46.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,267 | 55.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,812 | 44.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 116 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 43 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (34242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,212 | 30.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 888 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 274 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 207 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 393 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 570 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,859 | 46.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (34242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 228 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 681 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 641 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,951 | 18.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,979 | 38.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,732 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 853 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 209 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 130 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (34242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 789 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,175 | 59.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,177 | 20.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 983 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 135 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (34242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 109 | 2.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 31 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,864 | 95.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (34242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 102 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,798 | 44.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,657 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 496 | 12.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (34242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 28 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 6 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 17 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 10 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 74 | 2.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 515 | 14.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,375 | 38.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,513 | 42.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (34242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,215 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,443 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,169 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,053 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,392 | 59.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 187 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 644 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 829 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 261 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,481 | 61.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (34242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,540 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 437 | 12.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,513 | 71.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 145 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 422 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 462 | 13.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (34242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 601 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 18 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 32 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 190 | 31.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 256 | 42.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 105 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,030 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 612 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,602 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 930 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 6 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 232 | 24.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 692 | 74.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (34242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,367 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,235 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 173 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,040 | 84.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 740 | 59.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (34242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,562 | 86.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 241 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,040 | 431.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,040 | 431.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,040 | 431.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 448 | 185.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 10.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 112 | 46.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 267 | 110.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (34242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,552 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,844 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 708 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 126 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 475 | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 58 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (34242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,053 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,993 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
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