Bradenton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34208

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

33,121
789/sq mi
$60,504
Median income
$318,800
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
789
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.0 square miles in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. The area is home to 33,121 residents, producing a population density of 789 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 34208 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34208 sits at $60,504 (22% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $30,834. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $318,800 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,456 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Manatee County, so you can benchmark 34208 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 34208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34208.

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 34208, 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

33,121

Population

42.0

Area (sq mi)

789

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34208?

38.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

20.8%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 15.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%

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?

$60,504

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$30,834

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34208 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,504 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,512

Total Housing Units

15,322

Occupied Units

2,190

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.5%
Renter 43.5%

$318,800

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,456

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

363

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+263%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34208 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 209
2021 +18.9% 248
2022 +25.6% 312
2023 +9.7% 342
2024 +6.1% 363

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 965 business establishments in ZIP 34208, employing approximately 18,679 people with a combined annual payroll of $930,857,000.

965

Businesses

18,679

Employees

$930.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 165 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 144 14.9%
Retail trade 132 13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 96 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 66 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 66 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 5.6%
Finance and insurance 35 3.6%
Wholesale trade 27 2.8%
Manufacturing 26 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 20 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.8%
Educational services 13 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Information 11 1.1%

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 34208 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 34208 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 34208 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 34208 ranks #8 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
34203 Bradenton, FL 34,862 3.0 mi
34222 Ellenton, FL 11,952 3.4 mi
34205 Bradenton, FL 29,656 4.3 mi
34243 Sarasota, FL 26,115 5.9 mi
34207 Bradenton, FL 29,728 5.3 mi
34212 Bradenton, FL 15,146 6.5 mi
34221 Palmetto, FL 39,457 6.5 mi
34201 Bradenton, FL 3,682 6.5 mi
34209 Bradenton, FL 31,816 8.0 mi
34234 Sarasota, FL 19,788 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34208 in?
ZIP code 34208 (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 34208?
ZIP code 34208 in Bradenton, FL has a population of 33,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34208?
The median household income in ZIP 34208 is $60,504, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34208?
The median home value in ZIP 34208 is $318,800, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34208 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34208?
ZIP code 34208 has 965 business establishments employing approximately 18,679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34208 are: Construction (165), Health care and social assistance (144), Retail trade (132). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34208 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. 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 34208?
In ZIP code 34208, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 34208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34208 is 26.7 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 34208?
In ZIP code 34208, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34208 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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