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 High-density area
- $60,504
- Median income Below-median income area
- $318,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34208 (Bradenton, FL) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.2 in 2023 to 362.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, with 33,121 residents across 42.0 square miles, a density of 789 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34208 reports a modest median household income of $60,504 (22% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,834. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $318,800 (15% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,456; owner occupancy is 56.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manatee County, so 34208 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 34208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradenton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34208.
- Construction
Construction
165 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
144 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 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 34208, 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
33,121
Population
42.0
Area (sq mi)
789
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34208?
38.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
20.8%
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?
$60,504
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$30,834
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34208 ranks nationally
Bradenton, FL 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
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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
17,512housing units
17,512
Total Housing Units
15,322
Occupied Units
2,190
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,800
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,456
Median Rent
1988
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 34208 vs 34203 →
ZIP 34208 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
- 34234
Sarasota (34234)
19,788 residents
- 34212 15,146
Bradenton (34212)
15,146 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34208 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34212
Bradenton (34212)
$125,486 median income
- 34201
Bradenton (34201)
$124,863 median income
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
$81,728 median income
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
$81,219 median income
- 34221
Palmetto (34221)
$77,712 median income
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
$70,761 median income
- 34222
Ellenton (34222)
$64,355 median income
- 34208
Bradenton (34208)
$60,504 median income
- 34234
Sarasota (34234)
$57,288 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34208, 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 (33,121 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 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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