Osprey, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34229
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,192
- 462/sq mi High-density area
- $103,657
- Median income Above-median income area
- $692,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Osprey pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 462
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34229 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34229 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Osprey, Sarasota County, Florida, home to 7,192 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 462 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34229 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,657 (34% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,211. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $692,700 (85% above the average Florida ZIP), while 89.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,196.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34229 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 34229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osprey, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34229.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 34229, Osprey, 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
7,192
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
462
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34229?
65.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
9.7%
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?
$103,657
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$77,211
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34229 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Osprey, 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)
$103,657 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
4,695housing units
4,695
Total Housing Units
3,653
Occupied Units
1,042
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$692,700
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$2,196
Median Rent
1997
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
+49.5%
YoY Change (2022)
352
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+252%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34229 have increased 49.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +3.8% | 188 |
| 2019 | +5.0% | 198 |
| 2020 | +3.2% | 204 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 235 |
| 2022 | +49.5% | 352 |
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 274 business establishments in ZIP 34229, employing approximately 1,998 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,178,000.
274
Businesses
1,998
Employees
$90.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 34229 vs 34238 →
ZIP 34229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34232
Sarasota (34232)
30,969 residents
- 34231
Sarasota (34231)
30,268 residents
- 34285
Venice (34285)
17,599 residents
- 34238
Sarasota (34238)
17,500 residents
- 34233
Sarasota (34233)
16,653 residents
- 34237
Sarasota (34237)
16,304 residents
- 34275
Nokomis (34275)
16,245 residents
- 34239
Sarasota (34239)
15,038 residents
- 34241
Sarasota (34241)
13,590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34229 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34241
Sarasota (34241)
$116,412 median income
- 34242
Sarasota (34242)
$115,967 median income
- 34229
Osprey (34229)
$103,657 median income
- 34238
Sarasota (34238)
$97,926 median income
- 34275
Nokomis (34275)
$89,369 median income
- 34239
Sarasota (34239)
$80,923 median income
- 34232
Sarasota (34232)
$80,795 median income
- 34233
Sarasota (34233)
$75,394 median income
- 34231
Sarasota (34231)
$69,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34229 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34238 | Sarasota, FL | 17,500 | 2.9 mi |
| 34275 | Nokomis, FL | 16,245 | 4.7 mi |
| 34233 | Sarasota, FL | 16,653 | 6.4 mi |
| 34231 | Sarasota, FL | 30,268 | 5.6 mi |
| 34242 | Sarasota, FL | 8,865 | 6.0 mi |
| 34232 | Sarasota, FL | 30,969 | 9.4 mi |
| 34285 | Venice, FL | 17,599 | 7.5 mi |
| 34239 | Sarasota, FL | 15,038 | 8.6 mi |
| 34241 | Sarasota, FL | 13,590 | 7.5 mi |
| 34237 | Sarasota, FL | 16,304 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34229, 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 (7,192 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 34229 in?
ZIP code 34229 (Osprey) 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 34229?
ZIP code 34229 in Osprey, FL has a population of 7,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34229?
The median household income in ZIP 34229 is $103,657, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34229?
The median home value in ZIP 34229 is $692,700, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34229 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34229?
ZIP code 34229 has 274 business establishments employing approximately 1,998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34229 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (38), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Retail trade (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34229 increased by 49.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 34229?
In ZIP code 34229, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 34229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34229 is 24.5 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 34229?
In ZIP code 34229, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34229 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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