North Port, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34287
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,859
- 590/sq mi High-density area
- $63,464
- Median income Near-median income area
- $256,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Port pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 590
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34287 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 34287 (North Port, FL) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 364.9 in 2023 to 361.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34287 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Port, Sarasota County, Florida, with 23,859 residents across 40.4 square miles, a density of 590 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34287 reports a modest median household income of $63,464 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,154. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $256,200 (32% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,297; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34287 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 34287
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Port, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34287.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 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 34287, North Port, 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
23,859
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
590
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34287?
57.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
18.1%
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?
$63,464
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$39,154
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34287 ranks among Florida ZIPs
North Port, 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)
$63,464 34th percentile higher than 34% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,772housing units
15,772
Total Housing Units
11,815
Occupied Units
3,957
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,297
Median Rent
1989
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
361
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+261%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34287 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 223 |
| 2021 | +22.4% | 273 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 344 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 365 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 361 |
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 468 business establishments in ZIP 34287, employing approximately 4,682 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,742,000.
468
Businesses
4,682
Employees
$160.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 64 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.6% |
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 34287 vs 34291 →
ZIP 34287 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
- 34287
North Port (34287)
23,859 residents
- 34286
North Port (34286)
17,970 residents
- 33948
Port Charlotte (33948)
15,958 residents
- 34292
Venice (34292)
13,516 residents
- 34288 10,856
North Port (34288)
10,856 residents
- 33981 9,534
Port Charlotte (33981)
9,534 residents
- 33954 9,290
Port Charlotte (33954)
9,290 residents
- 34291 7,125
North Port (34291)
7,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34287 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34287 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34291
North Port (34291)
$93,425 median income
- 34293
Venice (34293)
$90,038 median income
- 34288
North Port (34288)
$84,211 median income
- 33981
Port Charlotte (33981)
$84,098 median income
- 34289
North Port (34289)
$83,411 median income
- 33953
Port Charlotte (33953)
$83,070 median income
- 34286
North Port (34286)
$80,553 median income
- 34292
Venice (34292)
$80,101 median income
- 33954
Port Charlotte (33954)
$78,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34287 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34291 | North Port, FL | 7,125 | 3.1 mi |
| 33953 | Port Charlotte, FL | 5,522 | 4.2 mi |
| 34286 | North Port, FL | 17,970 | 4.3 mi |
| 34293 | Venice, FL | 33,001 | 5.9 mi |
| 34288 | North Port, FL | 10,856 | 8.2 mi |
| 34289 | North Port, FL | 2,199 | 7.1 mi |
| 34292 | Venice, FL | 13,516 | 6.8 mi |
| 33954 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,290 | 7.8 mi |
| 33981 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,534 | 9.2 mi |
| 33948 | Port Charlotte, FL | 15,958 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34287, 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 (23,859 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Sarasota County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 34287 in?
ZIP code 34287 (North Port) 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 34287?
ZIP code 34287 in North Port, FL has a population of 23,859 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34287?
The median household income in ZIP 34287 is $63,464, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34287?
The median home value in ZIP 34287 is $256,200, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34287?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34287 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34287?
ZIP code 34287 has 468 business establishments employing approximately 4,682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34287?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34287 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (67), Construction (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34287?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34287 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 34287?
In ZIP code 34287, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 34287?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34287 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34287?
In ZIP code 34287, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34287?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34287 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 34287's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 34287 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where North Port, FL ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.