Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,735 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 91,103 (26%) |
| Some College | 39,223 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 46,742 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 34,537 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 135,784 (38.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,411 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $391,578 ▲ 40% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,720/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 266,409 |
| Vacant Units | 56,238 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sarasota County is located in Florida and encompasses 34 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 458,078 residents. With a median age of 56.07, it is an older county.
Sarasota County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,411 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Sarasota County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $391,578 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,720. Homeownership rates are high at 76.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sarasota County are primarily White (81.07%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Sarasota County, FL is a middle-income area in Florida. The 34 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34223 | Englewood | 19,036 | $70,155 | $358,000 | $1,288 | 5.2% | 47.3% |
| 34224 | Englewood | 15,971 | $56,862 | $262,200 | $1,219 | 3.0% | 33.2% |
| 34275 | Nokomis | 21,583 | $84,503 | $435,600 | $1,459 | 3.1% | 49.8% |
| 34286 | North Port | 22,347 | $74,712 | $318,100 | $2,111 | 6.0% | 40.9% |
| 34287 | North Port | 26,241 | $64,229 | $235,400 | $1,296 | 3.0% | 33.1% |
| 34288 | North Port | 16,597 | $78,750 | $333,400 | $1,951 | 5.8% | 42.9% |
| 34289 | North Port | 4,362 | $93,952 | $338,400 | $1,769 | 3.6% | 43.8% |
| 34291 | North Port | 8,089 | $88,109 | $327,200 | $1,798 | 3.9% | 28.9% |
| 34229 | Osprey | 7,237 | $93,949 | $635,800 | $2,008 | 4.5% | 64.8% |
| 34231 | Sarasota | 32,203 | $69,721 | $363,400 | $1,707 | 4.2% | 48.6% |
| 34232 | Sarasota | 34,779 | $81,041 | $332,600 | $1,836 | 2.9% | 45.7% |
| 34233 | Sarasota | 18,875 | $77,041 | $364,300 | $1,787 | 2.7% | 52.0% |
| 34234 | Sarasota | 22,051 | $56,607 | $222,900 | $1,352 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| 34235 | Sarasota | 15,114 | $72,948 | $338,200 | $1,729 | 2.8% | 46.1% |
| 34236 | Sarasota | 13,916 | $96,400 | $917,100 | $2,010 | 4.5% | 69.0% |
| 34237 | Sarasota | 17,568 | $63,133 | $234,400 | $1,524 | 1.5% | 37.3% |
| 34238 | Sarasota | 22,808 | $94,583 | $532,800 | $1,828 | 2.7% | 61.8% |
| 34239 | Sarasota | 14,795 | $76,378 | $418,300 | $1,522 | 4.1% | 54.8% |
| 34240 | Sarasota | 16,356 | $126,048 | $622,100 | $2,306 | 1.3% | 61.7% |
| 34241 | Sarasota | 15,651 | $113,114 | $479,700 | $1,797 | 2.7% | 57.9% |
| 34242 | Sarasota | 7,672 | $122,143 | $995,900 | $2,408 | 3.6% | 71.6% |
| 34285 | Venice | 18,821 | $67,712 | $295,400 | $1,485 | 4.7% | 49.7% |
| 34292 | Venice | 17,281 | $80,274 | $417,400 | $1,924 | 1.9% | 54.2% |
| 34293 | Venice | 48,725 | $87,543 | $368,100 | $1,831 | 3.7% | 48.6% |