PlainZIP

Bradenton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34212

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

15,146
286/sq mi
$125,486
Median income
$529,100
Median home value
50.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bradenton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
286
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34212 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, home to 15,146 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 286 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34212 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,486 (63% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $58,652. Local economic indicators show a 3.2% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $529,100 (41% above the state average), median rent at $2,041 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 34212, plus 6 more within Manatee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 34212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradenton, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34212.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34212, 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

15,146

Population

53.0

Area (sq mi)

286

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34212?

51.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$125,486

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$58,652

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34212 ranks nationally

Bradenton, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,486 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,024

Total Housing Units

9,939

Occupied Units

2,085

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$529,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$2,041

Median Rent

2009

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34212 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.7% 197
2021 +15.3% 227
2022 +35.7% 308
2023 -1.4% 304
2024 +1.5% 308

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 437 business establishments in ZIP 34212, employing approximately 2,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,756,000.

437

Businesses

2,393

Employees

$107.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 17.9%
Construction 62 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 46 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 45 10.3%
Retail trade 24 5.5%
Finance and insurance 20 4.6%
Wholesale trade 17 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Accommodation and food services 11 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.3%
Manufacturing 7 1.6%
Information 5 1.1%
Educational services 5 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 34212 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 34212 ranks #7 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 34212 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 34212 ranks the highest 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
34211 Bradenton, FL 2,775 3.9 mi
34202 Bradenton, FL 19,816 6.5 mi
34208 Bradenton, FL 33,121 6.5 mi
34222 Ellenton, FL 11,952 6.5 mi
34201 Bradenton, FL 3,682 7.6 mi
34203 Bradenton, FL 34,862 7.3 mi
34219 Parrish, FL 17,135 9.0 mi
34235 Sarasota, FL 13,640 10.0 mi
34221 Palmetto, FL 39,457 9.9 mi
34243 Sarasota, FL 26,115 10.0 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
34209 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 31,816
34207 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 29,728
34205 standard
Bradenton, FL
Pop: 29,656

Related Areas

Manatee County Bradenton, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34212 in? ▼
ZIP code 34212 (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 34212? ▼
ZIP code 34212 in Bradenton, FL has a population of 15,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34212 is $125,486, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34212 is $529,100, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34212 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34212? ▼
ZIP code 34212 has 437 business establishments employing approximately 2,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Construction (62), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34212 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 34212? ▼
In ZIP code 34212, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% 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 34212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34212 is 30.3 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 34212? ▼
In ZIP code 34212, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34212 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.