PlainZIP

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
$63,464
Median income
$256,200
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,154. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $256,200 (32% below the state average), median rent at $1,297 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 34287 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sarasota County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 34287?

57.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$63,464

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$39,154

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34287 ranks nationally

North Port, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,464 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,772

Total Housing Units

11,815

Occupied Units

3,957

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$256,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34287 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 34287 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 34287 ranks #null 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
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

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
34234 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 19,788
34286 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 17,970
34285 standard
Venice, FL
Pop: 17,599

Related Areas

Sarasota County North Port, FL Florida

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.

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