| ZIP Code | 34238 |
|---|---|
| City | Sarasota |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Latitude | 27.235792 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.470536 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,469 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 1,795 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 1,886 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 1,504 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,148 (53.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,583 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $532,800 ▲ 91% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,828/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,301 |
| Vacant Units | 2,705 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,705 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 34238 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Sarasota County. With a population of 22,808, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.9 years. Economically, 34238 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,583 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34238 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $532,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,828 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 34238 is primarily White (86.14%). Residents are highly educated — 61.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34238 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 34238 in Sarasota, FL is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,808 residents, a median household income of $94,583, and a median home value of $532,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.