City

Cortez, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Manatee County  ·  Florida

👥759Population
💰$76,364Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.5Median Age
🏠$722,200Median Home Value▲ 159% above avg
🎓62.3%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%

Age Breakdown

18–24
2%
25–44
30%
45–64
30%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads62.3% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate91 (12.5%)
Some College21 (2.9%)
Associates163 (22.3%)
Bachelors202 (27.7%)
Graduate Degree253 (34.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.5%Some College: 2.9%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 27.7%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
HS Grad12.5%
Some College2.9%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors27.7%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,364 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$722,200 ▲ 159% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units672
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
58%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Cortez, FL

Cortez is a city in Florida, located in Manatee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 759 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.5 years.

Economically, Cortez is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,364 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cortez is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $722,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cortez is highly educated. 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.57%).

Cortez, FL offers residents above-average earning potential within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Cortez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34215 759 $76,364 $722,200 0.0% 62.3% 92.3%