Sarasota, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34236
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,394
- 1,357/sq mi High-density area
- $95,881
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,018,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sarasota pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,357
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34236 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34236 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, home to 12,394 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 1,357 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,881 (24% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $111,653. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,018,100 (171% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,129; 58.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34236 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 34236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarasota, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34236.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
407 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
199 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
188 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
186 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
166 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 34236, 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
12,394
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
1,357
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34236?
66.6
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
12.3%
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?
$95,881
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$111,653
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34236 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Sarasota, 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)
$95,881 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
11,823housing units
11,823
Total Housing Units
8,176
Occupied Units
3,647
Vacant Units
1.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,018,100
Median Home Value
+171% vs state ZIP avg
$2,129
Median Rent
1989
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
+30.8%
YoY Change (2022)
420
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+320%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34236 have increased 30.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +320% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +17.7% | 288 |
| 2019 | -7.9% | 265 |
| 2020 | +5.7% | 280 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 322 |
| 2022 | +30.8% | 420 |
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 1,692 business establishments in ZIP 34236, employing approximately 17,636 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,237,642,000.
1,692
Businesses
17,636
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 407 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 199 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 188 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 186 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 166 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 66 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 2.5% |
| Information | 42 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 14 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 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 34236 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
- 34207
Bradenton (34207)
29,728 residents
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
26,115 residents
- 34234
Sarasota (34234)
19,788 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34236 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34236 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
- 34236
Sarasota (34236)
$95,881 median income
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
$81,219 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
- 34237
Sarasota (34237)
$66,762 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34236 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34239 | Sarasota, FL | 15,038 | 2.4 mi |
| 34237 | Sarasota, FL | 16,304 | 2.8 mi |
| 34234 | Sarasota, FL | 19,788 | 3.1 mi |
| 34242 | Sarasota, FL | 8,865 | 4.5 mi |
| 34232 | Sarasota, FL | 30,969 | 5.2 mi |
| 34231 | Sarasota, FL | 30,268 | 4.8 mi |
| 34243 | Sarasota, FL | 26,115 | 5.6 mi |
| 34235 | Sarasota, FL | 13,640 | 5.8 mi |
| 34233 | Sarasota, FL | 16,653 | 5.9 mi |
| 34207 | Bradenton, FL | 29,728 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34236, 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 (12,394 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 34236 in?
ZIP code 34236 (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 34236?
ZIP code 34236 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 12,394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34236?
The median household income in ZIP 34236 is $95,881, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34236?
The median home value in ZIP 34236 is $1,018,100, which is 266% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34236 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34236?
ZIP code 34236 has 1,692 business establishments employing approximately 17,636 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34236 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (407), Retail trade (199), Finance and insurance (188). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34236 increased by 30.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 320%. 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 34236?
In ZIP code 34236, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.8% 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 34236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34236 is 19.7 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 34236?
In ZIP code 34236, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34236 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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