| ZIP Code | 34285 |
|---|---|
| City | Venice |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Latitude | 27.094564 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.440895 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 69.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.74 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 174 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,297 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 1,802 (11%) |
| Associates | 2,005 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,704 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,473 (39.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,712 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $295,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,485/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,081 |
| Vacant Units | 5,676 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,081 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5,676 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
ZIP code 34285 is located in Venice, Florida, within Sarasota County. With a population of 18,821, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 69.6 years. Economically, 34285 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,712 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34285 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $295,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,485 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 34285 is primarily White (88.11%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34285 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 34285 in Venice, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,821 residents, a median household income of $67,712, and a median home value of $295,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.