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Bradenton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34203

Manatee County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,862
850/sq mi
$70,761
Median income
$336,600
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bradenton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
850
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.0 square miles in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. The area is home to 34,862 residents, producing a population density of 850 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 34203 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34203 sits at $70,761 (8% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $47,686. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $336,600 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,585 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Manatee County, so you can benchmark 34203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 34203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34203.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34203, Bradenton, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,862

Population

41.0

Area (sq mi)

850

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34203?

50.1

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 9.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$70,761

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$47,686

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34203 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,761 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,049

Total Housing Units

17,258

Occupied Units

3,791

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$336,600

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,585

Median Rent

1992

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34203 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 200
2021 +18.4% 237
2022 +25.8% 299
2023 +8.0% 323
2024 +3.4% 333

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,019 business establishments in ZIP 34203, employing approximately 10,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $521,447,000.

1,019

Businesses

10,773

Employees

$521.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 168 16.5%
Retail trade 123 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 101 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 82 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 6.3%
Manufacturing 63 6.2%
Wholesale trade 63 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 62 6.1%
Finance and insurance 45 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.2%
Information 13 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.0%
Educational services 9 0.9%

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 34203 vs 34208 →

ZIP 34203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34203 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 34203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 34203 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
34208 Bradenton, FL 33,121 3.0 mi
34243 Sarasota, FL 26,115 3.1 mi
34207 Bradenton, FL 29,728 4.4 mi
34201 Bradenton, FL 3,682 3.8 mi
34222 Ellenton, FL 11,952 6.4 mi
34234 Sarasota, FL 19,788 5.6 mi
34235 Sarasota, FL 13,640 5.6 mi
34237 Sarasota, FL 16,304 7.3 mi
34205 Bradenton, FL 29,656 5.3 mi
34210 Bradenton, FL 15,916 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Manatee County

34221 standard
Palmetto, FL
Pop: 39,457
34208 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 33,121
34209 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 31,816
34207 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 29,728
34205 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 29,656
34243 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 26,115

Related Areas

Manatee County Bradenton, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34203 in? ▼
ZIP code 34203 (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 34203? ▼
ZIP code 34203 in Bradenton, FL has a population of 34,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34203 is $70,761, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34203 is $336,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34203 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34203? ▼
ZIP code 34203 has 1,019 business establishments employing approximately 10,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34203 are: Construction (168), Retail trade (123), Other services (except public administration) (101). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34203 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 34203? ▼
In ZIP code 34203, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 34203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34203 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34203? ▼
In ZIP code 34203, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34203 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bradenton, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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