Bradenton Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34217
Manatee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,007
- 882/sq mi High-density area
- $80,972
- Median income Near-median income area
- $657,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradenton Beach pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 882
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34217 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34217 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradenton Beach, Manatee County, Florida, home to 5,007 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 882 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34217 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,972 (5% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,053. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $657,400 (75% above the average Florida ZIP), while 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,688.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manatee County, so 34217 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 34217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradenton Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34217.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 34217, Bradenton Beach, 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
5,007
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
882
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34217?
69.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
9.3%
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?
$80,972
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$84,053
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 34217 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Bradenton Beach, 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)
$80,972 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
5,974housing units
5,974
Total Housing Units
2,151
Occupied Units
3,823
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$657,400
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$1,688
Median Rent
1975
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
+27.3%
YoY Change (2022)
494
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+394%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34217 have increased 27.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +394% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.5% | 286 |
| 2019 | +5.0% | 300 |
| 2020 | +6.3% | 319 |
| 2021 | +21.6% | 388 |
| 2022 | +27.3% | 494 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 235 business establishments in ZIP 34217, employing approximately 2,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,602,000.
235
Businesses
2,318
Employees
$86.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 21.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 17.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
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 34217 vs 34215 →
ZIP 34217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
31,816 residents
- 34207
Bradenton (34207)
29,728 residents
- 34205
Bradenton (34205)
29,656 residents
- 34210
Bradenton (34210)
15,916 residents
- 34228 6,888
Longboat Key (34228)
6,888 residents
- 34217 5,007
Bradenton Beach (34217)
5,007 residents
- 34216 1,503
Anna Maria (34216)
1,503 residents
- 34215 768
Cortez (34215)
768 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34217 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34228
Longboat Key (34228)
$158,030 median income
- 34216
Anna Maria (34216)
$103,561 median income
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
$81,728 median income
- 34217
Bradenton Beach (34217)
$80,972 median income
- 34215
Cortez (34215)
$77,857 median income
- 34210
Bradenton (34210)
$64,244 median income
- 34205 $52,525
Bradenton (34205)
$52,525 median income
- 34207 $45,010
Bradenton (34207)
$45,010 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34217 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34217, 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 (5,007 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 34217 in?
ZIP code 34217 (Bradenton Beach) 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 34217?
ZIP code 34217 in Bradenton Beach, FL has a population of 5,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34217?
The median household income in ZIP 34217 is $80,972, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34217?
The median home value in ZIP 34217 is $657,400, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34217 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34217?
ZIP code 34217 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 2,318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34217?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34217 are: Accommodation and food services (51), Real estate and rental and leasing (48), Retail trade (40). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34217?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34217 increased by 27.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 394%. 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 34217?
In ZIP code 34217, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34217?
In ZIP code 34217, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34217 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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