PlainZIP

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
$84,211
Median income
$360,700
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,055. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $360,700 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,119 monthly, and 77.0% of units 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. To put 34288 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 34288

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Port, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34288.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 34288?

40.1

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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

$43,055

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34288 ranks nationally

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

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

$84,211 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,752

Total Housing Units

6,411

Occupied Units

341

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$360,700

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 34288 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 34288 ranks #6 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 34288 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 34288 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sarasota County

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Venice, FL
Pop: 33,001
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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 North Port, FL Florida

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.

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