Englewood, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34224
Charlotte County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,394
- 459/sq mi High-density area
- $57,281
- Median income Below-median income area
- $287,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Englewood pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 459
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34224 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 34224 (Englewood, FL) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 362.4 in 2023 to 353.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Englewood, Charlotte County, Florida, home to 15,394 residents across 33.6 square miles, a density of 459 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34224 reports a modest median household income of $57,281 (26% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,395. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $287,100 (23% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,206; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charlotte County, so 34224 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 34224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Englewood, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34224.
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
39 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 34224, Englewood, 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
15,394
Population
33.6
Area (sq mi)
459
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34224?
64.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
7.6%
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?
$57,281
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$40,395
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34224 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Englewood, 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)
$57,281 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
11,480housing units
11,480
Total Housing Units
7,870
Occupied Units
3,610
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,100
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,206
Median Rent
1987
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
-2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
353
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+253%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34224 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 222 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 257 |
| 2022 | +30.9% | 336 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 362 |
| 2024 | -2.5% | 353 |
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 414 business establishments in ZIP 34224, employing approximately 3,067 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,211,000.
414
Businesses
3,067
Employees
$124.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 75 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.0% |
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 34224 vs 33947 →
ZIP 34224 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34293
Venice (34293)
33,001 residents
- 34287
North Port (34287)
23,859 residents
- 34223
Englewood (34223)
16,875 residents
- 34224
Englewood (34224)
15,394 residents
- 33981 9,534
Port Charlotte (33981)
9,534 residents
- 33947 8,180
Rotonda West (33947)
8,180 residents
- 33953 5,522
Port Charlotte (33953)
5,522 residents
- 33946 2,125
Placida (33946)
2,125 residents
- 33921 1,720
Boca Grande (33921)
1,720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34224 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34293
Venice (34293)
$90,038 median income
- 33946
Placida (33946)
$85,848 median income
- 33981
Port Charlotte (33981)
$84,098 median income
- 33953
Port Charlotte (33953)
$83,070 median income
- 33947
Rotonda West (33947)
$80,091 median income
- 34223
Englewood (34223)
$76,016 median income
- 34287
North Port (34287)
$63,464 median income
- 34224
Englewood (34224)
$57,281 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34224 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33947 | Rotonda West, FL | 8,180 | 3.1 mi |
| 33981 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,534 | 5.4 mi |
| 33946 | Placida, FL | 2,125 | 5.4 mi |
| 34223 | Englewood, FL | 16,875 | 5.1 mi |
| 34293 | Venice, FL | 33,001 | 7.7 mi |
| 33953 | Port Charlotte, FL | 5,522 | 7.9 mi |
| 33921 | Boca Grande, FL | 1,720 | 10.3 mi |
| 34287 | North Port, FL | 23,859 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34224, 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 (15,394 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 34224 in?
ZIP code 34224 (Englewood) is located in Charlotte County, Florida. Charlotte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charlotte-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34224?
ZIP code 34224 in Englewood, FL has a population of 15,394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34224?
The median household income in ZIP 34224 is $57,281, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34224?
The median home value in ZIP 34224 is $287,100, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34224 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34224?
ZIP code 34224 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 3,067 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34224 are: Construction (75), Retail trade (57), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34224?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34224 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 34224?
In ZIP code 34224, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 34224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34224 is 26.8 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 34224?
In ZIP code 34224, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34224 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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