Sarasota, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34239

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

15,038
1,302/sq mi
$80,923
Median income
$475,700
Median home value
45.9%
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 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,302
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.6 square miles in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. The area is home to 15,038 residents, producing a population density of 1,302 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 34239 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34239 sits at $80,923 (5% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $59,867. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $475,700 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,602 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarasota County, so you can benchmark 34239 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 34239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34239.

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 34239, 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

15,038

Population

11.6

Area (sq mi)

1,302

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34239?

55.9

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$80,923

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$59,867

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34239 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,923 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,051

Total Housing Units

6,782

Occupied Units

1,269

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$475,700

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,602

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

471

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+371%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34239 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +371% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 258
2021 +16.4% 300
2022 +32.7% 399
2023 +18.7% 473
2024 -0.4% 471

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 972 business establishments in ZIP 34239, employing approximately 12,944 people with a combined annual payroll of $837,389,000.

972

Businesses

12,944

Employees

$837.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 254 26.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 12.6%
Retail trade 108 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 95 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.2%
Construction 65 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 64 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.7%
Finance and insurance 53 5.5%
Wholesale trade 20 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.1%
Information 14 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.3%
Manufacturing 10 1.0%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 34239 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 34239 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 34239 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 34239 ranks #5 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
34237 Sarasota, FL 16,304 1.9 mi
34231 Sarasota, FL 30,268 3.1 mi
34236 Sarasota, FL 12,394 2.4 mi
34232 Sarasota, FL 30,969 3.2 mi
34242 Sarasota, FL 8,865 3.5 mi
34233 Sarasota, FL 16,653 3.5 mi
34234 Sarasota, FL 19,788 4.1 mi
34243 Sarasota, FL 26,115 6.4 mi
34235 Sarasota, FL 13,640 4.8 mi
34238 Sarasota, FL 17,500 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34239 in?
ZIP code 34239 (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 34239?
ZIP code 34239 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 15,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34239?
The median household income in ZIP 34239 is $80,923, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34239?
The median home value in ZIP 34239 is $475,700, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34239 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34239?
ZIP code 34239 has 972 business establishments employing approximately 12,944 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34239 are: Health care and social assistance (254), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Retail trade (108). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34239?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34239 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 371%. 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 34239?
In ZIP code 34239, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 34239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34239 is 22.1 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 34239?
In ZIP code 34239, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34239 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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