| ZIP Code | 34234 |
|---|---|
| City | Sarasota |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 20 ft |
| Latitude | 27.368976 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.556536 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 20.1% ▲ 101% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 232 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,997 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 1,481 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 2,011 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,169 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,073 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,607 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,900 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,352/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,257 |
| Vacant Units | 1,268 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,268 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 34234 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Sarasota County. With a population of 22,051, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 34234 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,607 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34234 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,352 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.4%) and renters (40.6%). Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 34234 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.1%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34234 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 34234 in Sarasota, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 22,051 residents, a median household income of $56,607, and a median home value of $222,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.