Sarasota, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34231
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,268
- 1,239/sq mi High-density area
- $69,925
- Median income Near-median income area
- $386,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sarasota pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,239
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34231 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 34231 (Sarasota, FL) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 405.4 in 2023 to 401.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34231 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, with 30,268 residents across 24.4 square miles, a density of 1,239 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34231 reports a modest median household income of $69,925 (9% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,585. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $386,900 (3% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,821; 64.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34231 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 34231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarasota, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34231.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
217 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Construction
Construction
151 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
134 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 34231, Sarasota, 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
30,268
Population
24.4
Area (sq mi)
1,239
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34231?
55.2
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
10.6%
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?
$69,925
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$56,585
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34231 ranks nationally
Sarasota, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,925 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US 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
19,153housing units
19,153
Total Housing Units
15,546
Occupied Units
3,607
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,821
Median Rent
1977
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
401
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+301%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34231 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 240 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 284 |
| 2022 | +27.5% | 361 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 405 |
| 2024 | -1.1% | 401 |
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 1,305 business establishments in ZIP 34231, employing approximately 10,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $470,075,000.
1,305
Businesses
10,274
Employees
$470.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 217 | 16.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 158 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 151 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 134 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 119 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 108 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 85 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.5% |
| Information | 16 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 34231 vs 34242 →
ZIP 34231 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
- 34234
Sarasota (34234)
19,788 residents
- 34238
Sarasota (34238)
17,500 residents
- 34233
Sarasota (34233)
16,653 residents
- 34237
Sarasota (34237)
16,304 residents
- 34239
Sarasota (34239)
15,038 residents
- 34235
Sarasota (34235)
13,640 residents
- 34236
Sarasota (34236)
12,394 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34231 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34242
Sarasota (34242)
$115,967 median income
- 34229
Osprey (34229)
$103,657 median income
- 34238
Sarasota (34238)
$97,926 median income
- 34236
Sarasota (34236)
$95,881 median income
- 34239
Sarasota (34239)
$80,923 median income
- 34232
Sarasota (34232)
$80,795 median income
- 34235
Sarasota (34235)
$78,958 median income
- 34233
Sarasota (34233)
$75,394 median income
- 34231
Sarasota (34231)
$69,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34231 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34242 | Sarasota, FL | 8,865 | 1.5 mi |
| 34239 | Sarasota, FL | 15,038 | 3.1 mi |
| 34233 | Sarasota, FL | 16,653 | 2.9 mi |
| 34237 | Sarasota, FL | 16,304 | 4.9 mi |
| 34238 | Sarasota, FL | 17,500 | 3.8 mi |
| 34236 | Sarasota, FL | 12,394 | 4.8 mi |
| 34232 | Sarasota, FL | 30,969 | 4.9 mi |
| 34229 | Osprey, FL | 7,192 | 5.6 mi |
| 34234 | Sarasota, FL | 19,788 | 7.2 mi |
| 34235 | Sarasota, FL | 13,640 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34231, 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 (30,268 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 34231 in?
ZIP code 34231 (Sarasota) 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 34231?
ZIP code 34231 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 30,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34231?
The median household income in ZIP 34231 is $69,925, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34231?
The median home value in ZIP 34231 is $386,900, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34231 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34231?
ZIP code 34231 has 1,305 business establishments employing approximately 10,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34231 are: Retail trade (217), Professional, scientific, and technical services (158), Construction (151). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34231?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34231 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 34231?
In ZIP code 34231, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 34231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34231 is 21.5 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 34231?
In ZIP code 34231, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34231 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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