Longboat Key, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34228
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,888
- 652/sq mi High-density area
- $158,030
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,022,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Longboat Key pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 652
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34228 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34228 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longboat Key, Sarasota County, Florida, home to 6,888 residents across 10.6 square miles, a density of 652 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34228 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,030 (105% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $155,139. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,022,100 (172% above the average Florida ZIP), while 93.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34228 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 34228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longboat Key, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34228.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance 20
Finance and insurance
20 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 34228, Longboat Key, 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
6,888
Population
10.6
Area (sq mi)
652
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34228?
71.2
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
13.6%
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?
$158,030
Median Household Income
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$155,139
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34228 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Longboat Key, 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)
$158,030 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
9,935housing units
9,935
Total Housing Units
4,222
Occupied Units
5,713
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,022,100
Median Home Value
+172% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1980
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
+25.2%
YoY Change (2021)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34228 have increased 25.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +17.2% | 205 |
| 2018 | -6.2% | 192 |
| 2019 | +4.2% | 200 |
| 2020 | +1.6% | 204 |
| 2021 | +25.2% | 255 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 239 business establishments in ZIP 34228, employing approximately 1,750 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,543,000.
239
Businesses
1,750
Employees
$101.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 2.1% |
| 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 34228 vs 34210 →
ZIP 34228 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
34,862 residents
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
31,816 residents
- 34207
Bradenton (34207)
29,728 residents
- 34205
Bradenton (34205)
29,656 residents
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
26,115 residents
- 34234
Sarasota (34234)
19,788 residents
- 34210
Bradenton (34210)
15,916 residents
- 34236 12,394
Sarasota (34236)
12,394 residents
- 34228 6,888
Longboat Key (34228)
6,888 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34228 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34228 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
- 34236
Sarasota (34236)
$95,881 median income
- 34209
Bradenton (34209)
$81,728 median income
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
$81,219 median income
- 34217
Bradenton Beach (34217)
$80,972 median income
- 34215
Cortez (34215)
$77,857 median income
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
$70,761 median income
- 34210
Bradenton (34210)
$64,244 median income
- 34234 $57,288
Sarasota (34234)
$57,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34228 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34210 | Bradenton, FL | 15,916 | 2.7 mi |
| 34209 | Bradenton, FL | 31,816 | 6.6 mi |
| 34207 | Bradenton, FL | 29,728 | 4.6 mi |
| 34215 | Cortez, FL | 768 | 5.6 mi |
| 34243 | Sarasota, FL | 26,115 | 6.9 mi |
| 34234 | Sarasota, FL | 19,788 | 6.6 mi |
| 34205 | Bradenton, FL | 29,656 | 6.9 mi |
| 34217 | Bradenton Beach, FL | 5,007 | 7.3 mi |
| 34236 | Sarasota, FL | 12,394 | 7.3 mi |
| 34203 | Bradenton, FL | 34,862 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34228, 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 (6,888 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 34228 in?
ZIP code 34228 (Longboat Key) is located in Sarasota County, Florida. Sarasota County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sarasota-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34228?
ZIP code 34228 in Longboat Key, FL has a population of 6,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34228?
The median household income in ZIP 34228 is $158,030, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34228?
The median home value in ZIP 34228 is $1,022,100, which is 267% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34228 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34228?
ZIP code 34228 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 1,750 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34228 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (54), Other services (except public administration) (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34228?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34228 increased by 25.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 34228?
In ZIP code 34228, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.3% 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 34228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34228 is 23.7 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 34228?
In ZIP code 34228, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34228 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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