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Sarasota, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34240

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

11,501
65/sq mi
$130,148
Median income
$698,800
Median home value
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sarasota pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34240 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.9 square miles in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. The area is home to 11,501 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 34240 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34240 sits at $130,148 (69% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $62,197. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $698,800 (86% above the state average) with median rent at $2,549 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarasota County, so you can benchmark 34240 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 34240

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34240.

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 34240, 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

11,501

Population

176.9

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34240?

49.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$130,148

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$62,197

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34240 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,148 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,657

Total Housing Units

7,390

Occupied Units

1,267

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$698,800

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$2,549

Median Rent

2003

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

-25.2%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34240 have decreased 25.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 204
2021 +20.3% 246
2022 +24.6% 306
2023 +26.1% 386
2024 -25.2% 289

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 1,255 business establishments in ZIP 34240, employing approximately 15,384 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,142,750,000.

1,255

Businesses

15,384

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 246 19.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 211 16.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 115 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 99 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 92 7.3%
Finance and insurance 81 6.5%
Retail trade 79 6.3%
Wholesale trade 76 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 76 6.1%
Manufacturing 52 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 30 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.7%
Educational services 16 1.3%
Information 15 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 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 34240 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 34240 ranks #7 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 34240 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 34240 ranks the highest 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
34202 Bradenton, FL 19,816 5.4 mi
34241 Sarasota, FL 13,590 6.7 mi
34232 Sarasota, FL 30,969 7.7 mi
34211 Bradenton, FL 2,775 7.9 mi
34235 Sarasota, FL 13,640 8.1 mi
34233 Sarasota, FL 16,653 8.6 mi
34201 Bradenton, FL 3,682 8.6 mi
34238 Sarasota, FL 17,500 10.6 mi
34229 Osprey, FL 7,192 13.2 mi

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Pop: 33,001
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Pop: 30,969
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Pop: 30,268
34287 standard
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Pop: 23,859
34234 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 19,788
34286 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 17,970

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34240 in? ▼
ZIP code 34240 (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 34240? ▼
ZIP code 34240 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 11,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34240? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34240 is $130,148, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34240? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34240 is $698,800, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34240? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34240 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34240? ▼
ZIP code 34240 has 1,255 business establishments employing approximately 15,384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34240? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34240 are: Construction (246), Professional, scientific, and technical services (211), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (115). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34240? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34240 decreased by 25.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 34240? ▼
In ZIP code 34240, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 34240? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34240 is 24.3 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 34240? ▼
In ZIP code 34240, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34240? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34240 is 2.9% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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