North Port, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34288
Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,856
- 217/sq mi High-density area
- $84,211
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Port pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 217
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34288 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 34288 (North Port, FL) fell -7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.6 in 2023 to 263.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34288 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Port, Sarasota County, Florida, home to 10,856 residents across 50.1 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34288 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,211 (9% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,055. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $360,700 (4% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,119; 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34288 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 34288
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Port, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34288.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 22
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 19
Health care and social assistance
19 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 34288, 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
10,856
Population
50.1
Area (sq mi)
217
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34288?
40.1
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
12.1%
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?
$84,211
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$43,055
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34288 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)
$84,211 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
6,752housing units
6,752
Total Housing Units
6,411
Occupied Units
341
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$2,119
Median Rent
2006
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
-7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34288 have decreased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 181 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 213 |
| 2022 | +32.6% | 282 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 285 |
| 2024 | -7.6% | 263 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 34288, employing approximately 1,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,173,000.
228
Businesses
1,295
Employees
$51.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 24.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Information | 7 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% |
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 34288 vs 33954 →
ZIP 34288 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33952
Port Charlotte (33952)
28,382 residents
- 34287
North Port (34287)
23,859 residents
- 34286
North Port (34286)
17,970 residents
- 33948
Port Charlotte (33948)
15,958 residents
- 33983
Punta Gorda (33983)
13,954 residents
- 34288 10,856
North Port (34288)
10,856 residents
- 33980 10,322
Punta Gorda (33980)
10,322 residents
- 33954 9,290
Port Charlotte (33954)
9,290 residents
- 33953 5,522
Port Charlotte (33953)
5,522 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34288 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34288 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34288
North Port (34288)
$84,211 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
- 33954
Port Charlotte (33954)
$78,288 median income
- 33983
Punta Gorda (33983)
$71,856 median income
- 33980
Punta Gorda (33980)
$63,591 median income
- 34287
North Port (34287)
$63,464 median income
- 33948
Port Charlotte (33948)
$62,744 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34288 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33954 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,290 | 2.1 mi |
| 34289 | North Port, FL | 2,199 | 2.7 mi |
| 33952 | Port Charlotte, FL | 28,382 | 4.5 mi |
| 34286 | North Port, FL | 17,970 | 4.7 mi |
| 33948 | Port Charlotte, FL | 15,958 | 5.4 mi |
| 33980 | Punta Gorda, FL | 10,322 | 6.3 mi |
| 34287 | North Port, FL | 23,859 | 8.2 mi |
| 33983 | Punta Gorda, FL | 13,954 | 6.8 mi |
| 33953 | Port Charlotte, FL | 5,522 | 7.2 mi |
| 34269 | Arcadia, FL | 3,615 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34288, 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 (10,856 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 34288 in?
ZIP code 34288 (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 34288?
ZIP code 34288 in North Port, FL has a population of 10,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34288?
The median household income in ZIP 34288 is $84,211, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34288?
The median home value in ZIP 34288 is $360,700, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34288?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34288 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34288?
ZIP code 34288 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 1,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34288?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34288 are: Construction (56), Real estate and rental and leasing (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34288?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34288 decreased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 34288?
In ZIP code 34288, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 34288?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34288 is 27.0 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 34288?
In ZIP code 34288, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34288?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34288 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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