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Sarasota, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34232

Sarasota County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,969
1,089/sq mi
$80,795
Median income
$359,900
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sarasota pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,089
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.4 square miles in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. The area is home to 30,969 residents, producing a population density of 1,089 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 34232 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34232 sits at $80,795 (5% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $49,421. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $359,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,937 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarasota County, so you can benchmark 34232 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 34232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34232.

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 34232, Sarasota, 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

30,969

Population

28.4

Area (sq mi)

1,089

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34232?

48.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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?

$80,795

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$49,421

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34232 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,795 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,467

Total Housing Units

15,477

Occupied Units

1,990

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$359,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,937

Median Rent

1981

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

360

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+260%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34232 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 227
2021 +17.4% 267
2022 +25.3% 334
2023 +8.2% 361
2024 -0.5% 360

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 1,291 business establishments in ZIP 34232, employing approximately 12,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $676,929,000.

1,291

Businesses

12,364

Employees

$676.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 244 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 155 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 132 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 131 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 126 9.8%
Retail trade 118 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 88 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 6.7%
Finance and insurance 83 6.4%
Wholesale trade 32 2.5%
Manufacturing 29 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.2%
Information 14 1.1%
Educational services 12 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.2%
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

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ZIP 34232 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 34232 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 34232 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 34232 ranks #6 of 9 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
34233 Sarasota, FL 16,653 2.9 mi
34235 Sarasota, FL 13,640 2.9 mi
34237 Sarasota, FL 16,304 2.7 mi
34239 Sarasota, FL 15,038 3.2 mi
34201 Bradenton, FL 3,682 5.3 mi
34236 Sarasota, FL 12,394 5.2 mi
34238 Sarasota, FL 17,500 6.6 mi
34231 Sarasota, FL 30,268 4.9 mi
34234 Sarasota, FL 19,788 5.1 mi
34242 Sarasota, FL 8,865 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sarasota County

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Venice, FL
Pop: 33,001
34231 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 30,268
34287 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 23,859
34234 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 19,788
34286 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 17,970
34285 standard
Venice, FL
Pop: 17,599

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34232 in? ▼
ZIP code 34232 (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 34232? ▼
ZIP code 34232 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 30,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34232? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34232 is $80,795, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34232? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34232 is $359,900, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34232? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34232 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34232? ▼
ZIP code 34232 has 1,291 business establishments employing approximately 12,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34232? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34232 are: Construction (244), Professional, scientific, and technical services (155), Other services (except public administration) (132). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34232? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34232 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 34232? ▼
In ZIP code 34232, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 34232? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34232 is 23.5 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 34232? ▼
In ZIP code 34232, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34232? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34232 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sarasota, 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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