Zip code 34233: Sarasota, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 34233
34233 is an urban zip code in Sarasota, Florida (Sarasota County), covering 6.1 sq mi of land. About 19,123 people live here, or 3,124 per square mile. The median resident is 52.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $75,394 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $411,600, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,907 a month.
43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.2 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 34233 compares
- Median age52.597thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6227th of 977 in FL
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%199th of 977 in FL
- 93rdU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%248th of 973 in FL
- Uninsured rate12.2%81stWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%381st of 973 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,90780thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669209th of 902 in FL
- 78thU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%474th of 945 in FL
- Veterans7.8%75thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%500th of 976 in FL
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485321st of 968 in FL
- Housing vacancy10.4%73rdU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%562nd of 969 in FL
- Per capita income$49,53571stU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609256th of 977 in FL
- 71stU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%224th of 975 in FL
- Population density3,124/sq mi68thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi269th of 977 in FL
- 68thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%320th of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate74.7%66thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%489th of 969 in FL
- Median home value$411,60064thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000280th of 935 in FL
- Work from home13.5%54thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%501st of 975 in FL
- 52ndU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%380th of 973 in FL
- Broadband access91.6%45thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%508th of 969 in FL
- Median household income$75,39444thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568423rd of 948 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$46,23244thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337385th of 961 in FL
- 44thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%502nd of 973 in FL
- Diversity index37.332ndU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7684th of 977 in FL
- Population19,12330thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077514th of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate7.4%28thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%767th of 970 in FL
- Average commute21.2 min19thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min864th of 948 in FL
- 17thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%628th of 973 in FL
- 14thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%610th of 977 in FL
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%896th of 973 in FL
| Measure | 34233 | Sarasota | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 | 57.4 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 227th of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 31.3% | 37.5% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 199th of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.3% | 16.8% | 12.8% | 10% | 248th of 973 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.2% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 381st of 973 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,907 | $1,818 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 209th of 902 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 58.2% | 59.3% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 474th of 945 | |
| Veterans | 7.8% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 500th of 976 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.467 | 0.505 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 321st of 968 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.4% | 20.4% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 562nd of 969 | |
| Per capita income | $49,535 | $57,835 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 256th of 977 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 40.8% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 224th of 975 | |
| Population density | 3,124/sq mi | 827/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 269th of 977 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 16.9% | 13% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 320th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.7% | 76.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 489th of 969 | |
| Median home value | $411,600 | $411,800 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 280th of 935 | |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 501st of 975 | |
| Tech workers | 3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 380th of 973 | |
| Broadband access | 91.6% | 92.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 508th of 969 | |
| Median household income | $75,394 | $83,416 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 423rd of 948 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,232 | $47,184 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 385th of 961 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.1% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 502nd of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 37.3 | 34.5 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 684th of 977 | |
| Population | 19,123 | 459,547 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 514th of 977 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.4% | 8.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 767th of 970 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.2 min | 24.5 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 864th of 948 | |
| Government workers | 9.8% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 628th of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17% | 14% | 19.5% | 22% | 610th of 977 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.5% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 896th of 973 |
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
- White78%
- Black2%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,599
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 59.9%
- Married couples
- 48.6%
- Living alone
- 31.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,595
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Vacant
- 10.4%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 58.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 31.7%
- Home value to income
- 5.5× (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 | 34233 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $71,071 | $74,888 |
| Service | $31,241 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,696 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $22,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $27,434 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.5%
- Households with broadband
- 91.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81.3%
- No internet access
- 6.5%
- Without health insurance
- 12.2%
- Limited-English households
- 4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Sarasota
- State
- Florida
- County
- Sarasota County
- Center point
- 27.2800° N, 82.4766° W
- Land area
- 6.1 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Bee Ridge (unincorporated)61% of zip
- South Gate Ridge (unincorporated)16% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 34233
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34249 | Sarasota, FL · PO box | 1 mi | — |
| 34231 | Sarasota, FL | 2.6 mi | $69,925 |
| 34232 | Sarasota, FL | 3.1 mi | $80,795 |
| 34238 | Sarasota, FL | 3.1 mi | $97,926 |
| 34239 | Sarasota, FL | 3.5 mi | $80,923 |
| 34242 | Sarasota, FL | 4.2 mi | $115,967 |
| 34237 | Sarasota, FL | 4.7 mi | $66,762 |
| 34278 | Sarasota, FL · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 34276 | Sarasota, FL · PO box | 5.1 mi | — |
| 34277 | Sarasota, FL · PO box | 5.1 mi | — |
| 34230 | Sarasota, FL · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 34236 | Sarasota, FL | 6 mi | $95,881 |
Zip codes like 34233 elsewhere
Questions about 34233
What city is zip code 34233?
34233 is assigned to Sarasota, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 34233 in?
34233 is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of 34233?
About 19,123 people live in 34233, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 34233 in?
34233 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 34233?
The median household income in 34233 is $75,394.
What zip codes are near 34233?
The closest zip codes to 34233 are 34249, 34231, 34232, 34238, 34239.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34233, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.