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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
$80,972
Median income
$657,400
Median home value
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in Bradenton Beach, Manatee County, Florida. The area is home to 5,007 residents, producing a population density of 882 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 34217 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34217 sits at $80,972 (5% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $84,053. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $657,400 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,688 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Manatee County, so you can benchmark 34217 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 34217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34217.

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 34217, Bradenton Beach, 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

5,007

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

882

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34217?

69.4

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$84,053

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 34217 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,972 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,974

Total Housing Units

2,151

Occupied Units

3,823

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$657,400

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$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

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ZIP 34217 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 34217 ranks #6 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 34217 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 34217 ranks #4 of 8 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 1.8 mi
34209 Bradenton, FL 31,816 3.8 mi
34216 Anna Maria, FL 1,503 3.3 mi
34210 Bradenton, FL 15,916 5.8 mi
34205 Bradenton, FL 29,656 7.5 mi
34228 Longboat Key, FL 6,888 7.3 mi
34207 Bradenton, FL 29,728 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Manatee County

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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 Beach, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Bradenton Beach, 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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