34232 ZIP Code — Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County, Florida
ZIP code 34232 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Sarasota County. It covers approximately 11.03 square miles and serves a population of 34,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.
About ZIP code 34232
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $79,806. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,324
population
11.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
34232 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 34232
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sarasota | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
34237 Sarasota (2.7 mi)
34235 Sarasota (2.8 mi)
34233 Sarasota (2.9 mi)
34239 Sarasota (3.2 mi)
34234 Sarasota (5 mi)
34236 Sarasota (5.3 mi)
34201 Bradenton (5.6 mi)
34231 Sarasota (5.6 mi)
34243 Sarasota (6.1 mi)
34242 Sarasota (6.3 mi)
34238 Sarasota (7.4 mi)
34240 Sarasota (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,324 |
| Population density | 3,112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 115 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.3262 |
| Longitude | -82.4722 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 941 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 38.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 21.4% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 8.4% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
34,324
Population
3,112
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$79,806
Median household income
$44,237
Per capita income
$296,300
Median home value
$1,697
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
12,351
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
662
Under 5
711
689
5–9
740
862
10–14
926
908
15–19
975
855
20–24
918
1,944
25–34
2,088
1,930
35–44
2,073
1,895
45–54
2,036
1,422
55–59
1,527
1,404
60–64
1,508
1,956
65–74
2,101
1,347
75–84
1,446
675
85+
726
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,876 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 28,448 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 8,251 | 24.0% |
| Median age | 48.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6%
Black or African American
3.8%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,123 | 78.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,649 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,233 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 1,388 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 965 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 513 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 38.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 21.4% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 8.4% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $79,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
33.1%
$300k–$500k
38.0%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,697 |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% |
| Electricity | 96.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,592 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,405 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,480 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,393 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,089 | 20.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,776 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 25.0% |
| Married | 50.4% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 438 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 336 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,358 | 38.3% |
| High school | 1,813 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,204 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Professional & management
14.9%
Retail trade
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Construction
10.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Other services
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 19.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,415 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 12.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,951 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2,333 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,652 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 405 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 218 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,932 | 87.2% |
| Born in same state | 29,482 | 85.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,938 | 31.9% |
| Foreign born | 450 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,392 | 12.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,825 | 64.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5,533 | 16.1% |
| Italian | 3,560 | 10.4% |
| French | 3,197 | 9.3% |
| English | 384 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 341 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 165 | 0.5% |
| German | 108 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34232
What city is ZIP code 34232 in?
ZIP code 34232 is primarily assigned to Sarasota, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 34232 in?
ZIP code 34232 falls within Sarasota County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 34232 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 34232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 34232?
ZIP code 34232 has an estimated population of 34,324 residents, with a density of 3,111 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34232?
The median home value in ZIP code 34232 is $296,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 34232?
The median household income in ZIP code 34232 is $79,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 34232 in?
ZIP code 34232 observes the EST timezone.