Sarasota, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34243
Manatee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,115
- 577/sq mi High-density area
- $81,219
- Median income Near-median income area
- $429,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sarasota pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 577
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34243 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 34243 (Sarasota, FL) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 315.4 in 2023 to 331.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34243 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sarasota, Manatee County, Florida, with 26,115 residents across 45.2 square miles, a density of 577 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34243 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,219 (5% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,470. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $429,400 (14% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,115; 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manatee County, so 34243 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 34243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarasota, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34243.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
250 establishments
- Construction
Construction
166 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
141 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
126 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
110 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 34243, 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
26,115
Population
45.2
Area (sq mi)
577
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34243?
50.2
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
17.6%
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?
$81,219
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$46,470
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34243 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)
$81,219 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
16,284housing units
16,284
Total Housing Units
14,159
Occupied Units
2,125
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,400
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$2,115
Median Rent
1994
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34243 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 209 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 241 |
| 2022 | +29.5% | 312 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 315 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 332 |
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 1,505 business establishments in ZIP 34243, employing approximately 22,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,139,575,000.
1,505
Businesses
22,077
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 250 | 16.6% |
| Construction | 166 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 141 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 126 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 110 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 108 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 106 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 100 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 3.5% |
| Information | 27 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 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 34243 vs 34234 →
ZIP 34243 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
34,862 residents
- 34208
Bradenton (34208)
33,121 residents
- 34207
Bradenton (34207)
29,728 residents
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
26,115 residents
- 34234
Sarasota (34234)
19,788 residents
- 34237
Sarasota (34237)
16,304 residents
- 34239
Sarasota (34239)
15,038 residents
- 34235 13,640
Sarasota (34235)
13,640 residents
- 34236 12,394
Sarasota (34236)
12,394 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34243 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34243 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34228
Longboat Key (34228)
$158,030 median income
- 34201
Bradenton (34201)
$124,863 median income
- 34236
Sarasota (34236)
$95,881 median income
- 34243
Sarasota (34243)
$81,219 median income
- 34239
Sarasota (34239)
$80,923 median income
- 34235
Sarasota (34235)
$78,958 median income
- 34203
Bradenton (34203)
$70,761 median income
- 34237
Sarasota (34237)
$66,762 median income
- 34208 $60,504
Bradenton (34208)
$60,504 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34243 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34234 | Sarasota, FL | 19,788 | 2.5 mi |
| 34203 | Bradenton, FL | 34,862 | 3.1 mi |
| 34201 | Bradenton, FL | 3,682 | 3.8 mi |
| 34237 | Sarasota, FL | 16,304 | 4.6 mi |
| 34207 | Bradenton, FL | 29,728 | 3.9 mi |
| 34235 | Sarasota, FL | 13,640 | 4.1 mi |
| 34239 | Sarasota, FL | 15,038 | 6.4 mi |
| 34208 | Bradenton, FL | 33,121 | 5.9 mi |
| 34236 | Sarasota, FL | 12,394 | 5.6 mi |
| 34228 | Longboat Key, FL | 6,888 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34243, 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 (26,115 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 34243 in?
ZIP code 34243 (Sarasota) is located in Manatee County, Florida. Manatee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/manatee-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34243?
ZIP code 34243 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 26,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34243?
The median household income in ZIP 34243 is $81,219, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34243?
The median home value in ZIP 34243 is $429,400, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34243 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34243?
ZIP code 34243 has 1,505 business establishments employing approximately 22,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34243?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34243 are: Retail trade (250), Construction (166), Professional, scientific, and technical services (141). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34243?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34243 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 34243?
In ZIP code 34243, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 34243?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34243 is 24.0 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 34243?
In ZIP code 34243, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34243?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34243 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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