| ZIP Code | 34215 |
|---|---|
| City | Cortez |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Manatee County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 27.474427 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.685724 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.5 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.3% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 91 (12.5%) |
| Some College | 21 (2.9%) |
| Associates | 163 (22.3%) |
| Bachelors | 202 (27.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 253 (34.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,364 ≈ Avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $722,200 ▲ 159% above avg ↓ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 672 |
| Vacant Units | 310 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 672 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 310 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 34215 is located in Cortez, Florida, within Manatee County. With a population of 759, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.5 years. Economically, 34215 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,364 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34215 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $722,200 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 34215 is primarily White (96.57%). Residents are highly educated — 62.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 34215 in Cortez, FL is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 759 residents, a median household income of $76,364, and a median home value of $722,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.