Bradenton, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34205
Manatee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,656
- 1,766/sq mi High-density area
- $52,525
- Median income Below-median income area
- $257,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,766
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34205 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34205 (Bradenton, FL) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 377.3 in 2023 to 404.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, with 29,656 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 1,766 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34205 reports a modest median household income of $52,525 (32% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,144. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $257,100 (31% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,441; owner occupancy is 59.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manatee County, so 34205 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 34205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradenton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
170 establishments
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 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 34205, 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
29,656
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
1,766
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34205?
47.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
15.7%
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?
$52,525
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$34,144
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34205 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)
$52,525 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
17,089housing units
17,089
Total Housing Units
14,002
Occupied Units
3,087
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,441
Median Rent
1972
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
405
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+305%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34205 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 228 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 268 |
| 2022 | +29.0% | 345 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 377 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 405 |
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 967 business establishments in ZIP 34205, employing approximately 9,380 people with a combined annual payroll of $614,241,000.
967
Businesses
9,380
Employees
$614.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 170 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 129 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 75 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Information | 8 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 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
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ZIP 34205 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34221
Palmetto (34221)
39,457 residents
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
34,862 residents
- 34208
Bradenton (34208)
33,121 residents
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
31,816 residents
- 34207
Bradenton (34207)
29,728 residents
- 34205
Bradenton (34205)
29,656 residents
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
26,115 residents
- 34210
Bradenton (34210)
15,916 residents
- 34222 11,952
Ellenton (34222)
11,952 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34205 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
$81,728 median income
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
$81,219 median income
- 34217
Bradenton Beach (34217)
$80,972 median income
- 34215
Cortez (34215)
$77,857 median income
- 34221
Palmetto (34221)
$77,712 median income
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
$70,761 median income
- 34222
Ellenton (34222)
$64,355 median income
- 34210
Bradenton (34210)
$64,244 median income
- 34208
Bradenton (34208)
$60,504 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34205 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34207 | Bradenton, FL | 29,728 | 3.2 mi |
| 34209 | Bradenton, FL | 31,816 | 3.7 mi |
| 34208 | Bradenton, FL | 33,121 | 4.3 mi |
| 34210 | Bradenton, FL | 15,916 | 4.3 mi |
| 34215 | Cortez, FL | 768 | 6.3 mi |
| 34203 | Bradenton, FL | 34,862 | 5.3 mi |
| 34217 | Bradenton Beach, FL | 5,007 | 7.5 mi |
| 34222 | Ellenton, FL | 11,952 | 6.0 mi |
| 34221 | Palmetto, FL | 39,457 | 6.9 mi |
| 34243 | Sarasota, FL | 26,115 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34205, 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 (29,656 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 34205 in?
ZIP code 34205 (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 34205?
ZIP code 34205 in Bradenton, FL has a population of 29,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34205?
The median household income in ZIP 34205 is $52,525, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34205?
The median home value in ZIP 34205 is $257,100, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34205 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34205?
ZIP code 34205 has 967 business establishments employing approximately 9,380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34205 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (170), Construction (129), Health care and social assistance (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34205?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34205 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. 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 34205?
In ZIP code 34205, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 34205?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34205 is 23.4 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 34205?
In ZIP code 34205, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34205 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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