Venice, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34285
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,599
- 823/sq mi High-density area
- $68,301
- Median income Near-median income area
- $345,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Venice pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 823
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34285 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 34285 (Venice, FL) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 353.2 in 2023 to 374.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34285 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, home to 17,599 residents across 21.4 square miles, a density of 823 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34285 reports a modest median household income of $68,301 (11% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,958. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $345,000 (8% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,465; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34285 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 34285
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Venice, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34285.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
141 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
102 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
82 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 34285, Venice, 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
17,599
Population
21.4
Area (sq mi)
823
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34285?
70.3
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
11.3%
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?
$68,301
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$60,958
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34285 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Venice, 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)
$68,301 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
15,999housing units
15,999
Total Housing Units
10,545
Occupied Units
5,454
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,465
Median Rent
1977
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
375
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+275%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34285 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 233 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 266 |
| 2022 | +32.4% | 352 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 353 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 375 |
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 901 business establishments in ZIP 34285, employing approximately 9,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $521,176,000.
901
Businesses
9,725
Employees
$521.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 141 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 122 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 102 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 67 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Information | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 34285 vs 34275 →
ZIP 34285 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34293
Venice (34293)
33,001 residents
- 34285
Venice (34285)
17,599 residents
- 34238
Sarasota (34238)
17,500 residents
- 34223
Englewood (34223)
16,875 residents
- 34275
Nokomis (34275)
16,245 residents
- 34292
Venice (34292)
13,516 residents
- 34229 7,192
Osprey (34229)
7,192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34285 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34285 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34229
Osprey (34229)
$103,657 median income
- 34238
Sarasota (34238)
$97,926 median income
- 34293
Venice (34293)
$90,038 median income
- 34275
Nokomis (34275)
$89,369 median income
- 34292
Venice (34292)
$80,101 median income
- 34223
Englewood (34223)
$76,016 median income
- 34285
Venice (34285)
$68,301 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34285 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34285, 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 (17,599 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 34285 in?
ZIP code 34285 (Venice) 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 34285?
ZIP code 34285 in Venice, FL has a population of 17,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34285?
The median household income in ZIP 34285 is $68,301, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34285?
The median home value in ZIP 34285 is $345,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34285 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34285?
ZIP code 34285 has 901 business establishments employing approximately 9,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34285?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34285 are: Health care and social assistance (141), Retail trade (122), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34285?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34285 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 34285?
In ZIP code 34285, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 34285?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34285 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 34285?
In ZIP code 34285, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34285 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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