PlainZIP

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
$68,301
Median income
$345,000
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $60,958. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $345,000 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,465 a month; 79.7% of 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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sarasota County, letting you compare 34285 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 34285?

70.3

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$60,958

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34285 ranks nationally

Venice, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,301 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,999

Total Housing Units

10,545

Occupied Units

5,454

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$345,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34285 ranks #2 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 34285 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 34285 ranks #7 of 7 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
34275 Nokomis, FL 16,245 4.3 mi
34292 Venice, FL 13,516 5.8 mi
34229 Osprey, FL 7,192 7.5 mi
34293 Venice, FL 33,001 7.5 mi
34238 Sarasota, FL 17,500 9.8 mi
34223 Englewood, FL 16,875 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sarasota County

34293 standard
Venice, FL
Pop: 33,001
34232 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 30,969
34231 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 30,268
34287 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 23,859
34234 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 19,788
34286 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 17,970

Related Areas

Sarasota County Venice, FL Florida

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.