Zip code 34208: Bradenton, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 34208
34208 is an urban zip code in Bradenton, Florida (Manatee County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 44,004 people live here, or 2,670 per square mile. The median resident is 38.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $60,504 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $318,800, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 57% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,456 a month.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and healthcare. 31% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 34208 compares
- Uninsured rate19.3%94thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%82nd of 973 in FL
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%365th of 945 in FL
- 86thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%395th of 973 in FL
- Diversity index65.885thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7123rd of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy12.5%80thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%464th of 969 in FL
- 76thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%238th of 977 in FL
- Residents under 1825.2%76thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%127th of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate16.2%74thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%255th of 970 in FL
- Population44,00473rdU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077121st of 977 in FL
- 68thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%226th of 973 in FL
- 68thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485399th of 968 in FL
- 65thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%565th of 977 in FL
- Population density2,670/sq mi64thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi317th of 977 in FL
- 58thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%372nd of 973 in FL
- Veterans6.2%55thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%622nd of 976 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,45654thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669541st of 902 in FL
- Average commute26.7 min54thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min546th of 948 in FL
- Tech workers3.1%54thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%351st of 973 in FL
- Government workers13.6%49thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%304th of 973 in FL
- Median home value$318,80047thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000511th of 935 in FL
- Median age38.244thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6746th of 977 in FL
- Work from home10.3%36thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%686th of 975 in FL
- 28thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%673rd of 969 in FL
- 27thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%668th of 975 in FL
- Homeownership rate56.5%26thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%782nd of 969 in FL
- Median household income$60,50421stU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568699th of 948 in FL
- Per capita income$30,83421stU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609733rd of 977 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$40,09821stU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337661st of 961 in FL
| Measure | 34208 | Manatee | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 19.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 82nd of 973 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.6% | 60.6% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 365th of 945 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% | 10% | 395th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 65.8 | 50.2 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 123rd of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.5% | 20.1% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 464th of 969 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 20.8% | 14.5% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 238th of 977 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.2% | 17.5% | 19.5% | 22% | 127th of 977 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.2% | 9.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 255th of 970 | |
| Population | 44,004 | 429,792 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 121st of 977 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 226th of 973 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.457 | 0.474 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 399th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.7% | 28.5% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 565th of 977 | |
| Population density | 2,670/sq mi | 579/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 317th of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 372nd of 973 | |
| Veterans | 6.2% | 9% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 622nd of 976 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,456 | $1,671 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 541st of 902 | |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 27.3 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 546th of 948 | |
| Tech workers | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 351st of 973 | |
| Government workers | 13.6% | 11% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 304th of 973 | |
| Median home value | $318,800 | $391,400 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 511th of 935 | |
| Median age | 38.2 | 49.6 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 746th of 977 | |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 686th of 975 | |
| Broadband access | 89% | 91.7% | 91.6% | 91% | 673rd of 969 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 35.4% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 668th of 975 | |
| Homeownership rate | 56.5% | 74.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 782nd of 969 | |
| Median household income | $60,504 | $78,457 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 699th of 948 | |
| Per capita income | $30,834 | $46,573 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 733rd of 977 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,098 | $45,089 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 661st of 961 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White44%
- Black15%
- Hispanic35%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,322
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 65%
- Married couples
- 45.4%
- Living alone
- 27.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.2%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 17,512
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Vacant
- 12.5%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 27.6%
- Home value to income
- 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 34208 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,888 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,676 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,291 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $33,795 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,138 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.8%
- Households with broadband
- 89%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.2%
- No internet access
- 6.3%
- Without health insurance
- 19.3%
- Limited-English households
- 4.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bradenton
- State
- Florida
- County
- Manatee County
- Center point
- 27.4875° N, 82.5159° W
- Land area
- 16 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Bradenton33% of zip
- Samoset (unincorporated)9% of zip
- West Samoset (unincorporated)7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 34208
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34203 | Bradenton, FL | 3.3 mi | $70,761 |
| 34264 | Oneco, FL · PO box | 3.3 mi | — |
| 34222 | Ellenton, FL | 3.6 mi | $64,355 |
| 34206 | Bradenton, FL · PO box | 3.7 mi | — |
| 34220 | Palmetto, FL · PO box | 4.2 mi | — |
| 34205 | Bradenton, FL | 4.3 mi | $52,525 |
| 34207 | Bradenton, FL | 5.2 mi | $45,010 |
| 34270 | Tallevast, FL · PO box | 5.9 mi | — |
| 34243 | Sarasota, FL | 6 mi | $81,219 |
| 34204 | Bradenton, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
| 34260 | Manasota, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
| 34280 | Bradenton, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
Zip codes like 34208 elsewhere
Questions about 34208
What city is zip code 34208?
34208 is assigned to Bradenton, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 34208 in?
34208 is in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the population of 34208?
About 44,004 people live in 34208, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 34208 in?
34208 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 34208?
The median household income in 34208 is $60,504.
What zip codes are near 34208?
The closest zip codes to 34208 are 34203, 34264, 34222, 34206, 34220.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34208, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.