Bradenton, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34202
Manatee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,816
- 322/sq mi High-density area
- $121,659
- Median income Above-median income area
- $660,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradenton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 322
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, home to 19,816 residents across 61.6 square miles, a density of 322 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34202 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,659 (58% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,340. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $660,000 (76% above the average Florida ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,203.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manatee County, so 34202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 34202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradenton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
214 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
127 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
101 establishments
- Retail trade 83
Retail trade
83 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34202, Bradenton, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,816
Population
61.6
Area (sq mi)
322
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34202?
55.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
12.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,659
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$72,340
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34202 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Bradenton, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,659 Top 6% higher than 94% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,786housing units
12,786
Total Housing Units
11,266
Occupied Units
1,520
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$660,000
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$2,203
Median Rent
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+43.1%
YoY Change (2022)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34202 have increased 43.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +16.1% | 175 |
| 2019 | – | 172 |
| 2020 | +3.7% | 178 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 191 |
| 2022 | +43.1% | 273 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,093 business establishments in ZIP 34202, employing approximately 9,353 people with a combined annual payroll of $487,028,000.
1,093
Businesses
9,353
Employees
$487.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 214 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 127 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 101 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 61 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 4.7% |
| Information | 21 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 34202 vs 34211 →
ZIP 34202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
34,862 residents
- 34208
Bradenton (34208)
33,121 residents
- 34232
Sarasota (34232)
30,969 residents
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
26,115 residents
- 34202
Bradenton (34202)
19,816 residents
- 34237
Sarasota (34237)
16,304 residents
- 34212
Bradenton (34212)
15,146 residents
- 34235 13,640
Sarasota (34235)
13,640 residents
- 34240 11,501
Sarasota (34240)
11,501 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34202 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34240
Sarasota (34240)
$130,148 median income
- 34212
Bradenton (34212)
$125,486 median income
- 34201
Bradenton (34201)
$124,863 median income
- 34202
Bradenton (34202)
$121,659 median income
- 34211
Bradenton (34211)
$119,911 median income
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
$81,219 median income
- 34232
Sarasota (34232)
$80,795 median income
- 34235
Sarasota (34235)
$78,958 median income
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
$70,761 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34202 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34211 | Bradenton, FL | 2,775 | 3.1 mi |
| 34201 | Bradenton, FL | 3,682 | 4.8 mi |
| 34212 | Bradenton, FL | 15,146 | 6.5 mi |
| 34240 | Sarasota, FL | 11,501 | 5.4 mi |
| 34235 | Sarasota, FL | 13,640 | 5.9 mi |
| 34243 | Sarasota, FL | 26,115 | 8.6 mi |
| 34203 | Bradenton, FL | 34,862 | 7.7 mi |
| 34232 | Sarasota, FL | 30,969 | 7.5 mi |
| 34237 | Sarasota, FL | 16,304 | 9.0 mi |
| 34208 | Bradenton, FL | 33,121 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34202, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,816 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 34202 in?
ZIP code 34202 (Bradenton) is located in Manatee County, Florida. Manatee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/manatee-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34202?
ZIP code 34202 in Bradenton, FL has a population of 19,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34202?
The median household income in ZIP 34202 is $121,659, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34202?
The median home value in ZIP 34202 is $660,000, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34202 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34202?
ZIP code 34202 has 1,093 business establishments employing approximately 9,353 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (214), Health care and social assistance (145), Real estate and rental and leasing (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34202 increased by 43.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34202?
In ZIP code 34202, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 34202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34202 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34202?
In ZIP code 34202, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34202 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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