| ZIP Code | 34237 |
|---|---|
| City | Sarasota |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 31 ft |
| Latitude | 27.338802 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.514742 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 277 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,848 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 1,520 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 1,719 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,236 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,150 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,133 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,524/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,194 |
| Vacant Units | 1,829 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,194 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,829 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 34237 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Sarasota County. With a population of 17,568, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 34237 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,133 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34237 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,524 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.3%) and renters (56.7%). Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 34237 is majority White (55.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34237 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 34237 in Sarasota, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 17,568 residents, a median household income of $63,133, and a median home value of $234,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.