Zip code 34209: Bradenton, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 34209
34209 is an urban zip code in Bradenton, Florida (Manatee County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 33,224 people live here, or 2,632 per square mile. The median resident is 58.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $81,728 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $390,700, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,929 a month.
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 34209 compares
- Median age58.799thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6114th of 977 in FL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%102nd of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy20.3%94thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%222nd of 969 in FL
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%290th of 945 in FL
- 90thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%310th of 973 in FL
- Veterans9.2%86thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%366th of 976 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,92981stU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669192nd of 902 in FL
- Homeownership rate78.2%74thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%409th of 969 in FL
- Uninsured rate10.7%74thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%488th of 973 in FL
- Per capita income$48,92470thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609267th of 977 in FL
- Healthcare workers10.8%69thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%274th of 973 in FL
- Population density2,632/sq mi63rdU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi320th of 977 in FL
- 63rdU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%295th of 975 in FL
- Median home value$390,70061stU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000321st of 935 in FL
- Work from home14.4%58thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%454th of 975 in FL
- Population33,22456thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077251st of 977 in FL
- Median household income$81,72852ndU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568325th of 948 in FL
- Broadband access92.3%51stU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%450th of 969 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$48,29450thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337326th of 961 in FL
- 48thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%596th of 977 in FL
- Tech workers2.7%47thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%437th of 973 in FL
- Average commute24.9 min42ndU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min671st of 948 in FL
- 41stU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485638th of 968 in FL
- Poverty rate7.2%26thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%776th of 970 in FL
- 24thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%669th of 973 in FL
- Diversity index30.924thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7762nd of 977 in FL
- Government workers10.7%24thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%552nd of 973 in FL
- Residents under 1813.4%5thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%780th of 977 in FL
| Measure | 34209 | Manatee | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.7 | 49.6 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 114th of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 39.6% | 28.5% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 102nd of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20.3% | 20.1% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 222nd of 969 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 63.8% | 60.6% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 290th of 945 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15% | 13.8% | 12.8% | 10% | 310th of 973 | |
| Veterans | 9.2% | 9% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 366th of 976 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,929 | $1,671 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 192nd of 902 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.2% | 74.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 409th of 969 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 488th of 973 | |
| Per capita income | $48,924 | $46,573 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 267th of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.8% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 274th of 973 | |
| Population density | 2,632/sq mi | 579/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 320th of 977 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 35.4% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 295th of 975 | |
| Median home value | $390,700 | $391,400 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 321st of 935 | |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 454th of 975 | |
| Population | 33,224 | 429,792 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 251st of 977 | |
| Median household income | $81,728 | $78,457 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 325th of 948 | |
| Broadband access | 92.3% | 91.7% | 91.6% | 91% | 450th of 969 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,294 | $45,089 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 326th of 961 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.2% | 14.5% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 596th of 977 | |
| Tech workers | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 437th of 973 | |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 27.3 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 671st of 948 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.424 | 0.474 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 638th of 968 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.2% | 9.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 776th of 970 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 669th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 30.9 | 50.2 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 762nd of 977 | |
| Government workers | 10.7% | 11% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 552nd of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.4% | 17.5% | 19.5% | 22% | 780th of 977 |
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
- White82%
- Black2%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,978
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 60.1%
- Married couples
- 49.6%
- Living alone
- 33.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.2%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 18,804
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Vacant
- 20.3%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 63.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 36.9%
- Home value to income
- 4.8× (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 | 34209 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $71,118 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,311 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,144 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,833 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,548 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.4%
- Households with broadband
- 92.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 82.9%
- No internet access
- 3.7%
- Without health insurance
- 10.7%
- Limited-English households
- 1.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bradenton
- State
- Florida
- County
- Manatee County
- Center point
- 27.5047° N, 82.6547° W
- Land area
- 13 sq mi
- Water area
- 8.2 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
- West Bradenton (unincorporated)10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 34209
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34215 | Cortez, FL | 2.8 mi | $77,857 |
| 34217 | Bradenton Beach, FL | 3.2 mi | $80,972 |
| 34218 | Holmes Beach, FL · PO box | 3.4 mi | — |
| 34205 | Bradenton, FL | 4.5 mi | $52,525 |
| 34206 | Bradenton, FL · PO box | 4.9 mi | — |
| 34210 | Bradenton, FL | 4.9 mi | $64,244 |
| 34220 | Palmetto, FL · PO box | 5.2 mi | — |
| 34216 | Anna Maria, FL | 5.3 mi | $103,561 |
| 34250 | Terra Ceia, FL | 6.2 mi | $188,319 |
| 34207 | Bradenton, FL | 6.5 mi | $45,010 |
| 34228 | Longboat Key, FL | 7.2 mi | $158,030 |
| 34264 | Oneco, FL · PO box | 7.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 34209 elsewhere
Questions about 34209
What city is zip code 34209?
34209 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 34209 in?
34209 is in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the population of 34209?
About 33,224 people live in 34209, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 34209 in?
34209 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 34209?
The median household income in 34209 is $81,728.
What zip codes are near 34209?
The closest zip codes to 34209 are 34215, 34217, 34218, 34205, 34206.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34209, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.