City

Longboat Key, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Manatee County  ·  Florida

👥7,512Population
💰$143,365Median HH Income▲ 88% above avg
🎂71.5Median Age
🏠$959,200Median Home Value▲ 244% above avg
🎓72.9%College Grads▲ 88% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.4%
Asian1.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
1%
18–24
0%
25–44
5%
45–64
27%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads72.9% ▲ 88% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate812 (11.8%)
Some College261 (3.8%)
Associates801 (11.6%)
Bachelors424 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree4,605 (66.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.8%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 66.7%Edu
HS Grad11.8%
Some College3.8%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate66.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.4%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$143,365 ▲ 88% above avg
Median Home Value$959,200 ▲ 244% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,969/mo
Total Housing Units9,865
Vacant Units5,693

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
49%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Longboat Key, FL

Longboat Key is a city in Florida, located in Manatee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,512 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.5 years.

Economically, Longboat Key is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $143,365 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Longboat Key is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $959,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,969 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Longboat Key is highly educated. 72.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Longboat Key
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34228 7,512 $143,365 $959,200 $2,969 2.7% 72.9% 93.7%