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Bradenton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34209

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

31,816
976/sq mi
$81,728
Median income
$390,700
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
976
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.6 square miles in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. The area is home to 31,816 residents, producing a population density of 976 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 34209 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34209 sits at $81,728 (6% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $48,924. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $390,700 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,929 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Manatee County, so you can benchmark 34209 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 34209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34209.

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 34209, 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

31,816

Population

32.6

Area (sq mi)

976

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34209?

58.7

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$81,728

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$48,924

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34209 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,728 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,804

Total Housing Units

14,978

Occupied Units

3,826

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$390,700

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,929

Median Rent

1984

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

-0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34209 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 216
2021 +18.6% 256
2022 +26.8% 325
2023 +12.5% 366
2024 -0.0% 365

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 791 business establishments in ZIP 34209, employing approximately 6,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $351,368,000.

791

Businesses

6,843

Employees

$351.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 167 21.1%
Construction 114 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 63 8.0%
Retail trade 53 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 49 6.2%
Finance and insurance 47 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.1%
Wholesale trade 14 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.4%
Manufacturing 7 0.9%
Information 7 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 34209 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 34209 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 34209 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 34209 ranks #3 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
34215 Cortez, FL 768 3.0 mi
34217 Bradenton Beach, FL 5,007 3.8 mi
34210 Bradenton, FL 15,916 4.0 mi
34205 Bradenton, FL 29,656 3.7 mi
34228 Longboat Key, FL 6,888 6.6 mi
34207 Bradenton, FL 29,728 5.5 mi
34216 Anna Maria, FL 1,503 6.1 mi
34208 Bradenton, FL 33,121 8.0 mi
34222 Ellenton, FL 11,952 8.9 mi
34221 Palmetto, FL 39,457 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Manatee County

34221 standard
Palmetto, FL
Pop: 39,457
34203 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 34,862
34208 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 33,121
34207 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 29,728
34205 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 29,656
34243 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 26,115

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34209 in? ▼
ZIP code 34209 (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 34209? ▼
ZIP code 34209 in Bradenton, FL has a population of 31,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34209 is $81,728, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34209 is $390,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34209 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34209? ▼
ZIP code 34209 has 791 business establishments employing approximately 6,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34209 are: Health care and social assistance (167), Construction (114), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34209 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 34209? ▼
In ZIP code 34209, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 34209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34209 is 24.9 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 34209? ▼
In ZIP code 34209, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34209 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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