34215 ZIP Code — Cortez, FL

Manatee County, Florida

ZIP code 34215 is located in Cortez, Florida, within Manatee County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 34215

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $796,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 34215 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

683

population

0.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34215 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34215

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34215. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cortez	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34217 Bradenton Beach (2.2 mi) 34209 Bradenton (2.8 mi) 34210 Bradenton (3 mi) 34205 Bradenton (6.2 mi) 34228 Longboat Key (6.7 mi) 34207 Bradenton (7 mi) 34208 Bradenton (10.7 mi) 34221 Palmetto (10.8 mi) 34203 Bradenton (11.1 mi) 34222 Ellenton (11.1 mi) 34243 Sarasota (11.1 mi) 34234 Sarasota (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	683
Population density	1,158 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.59 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	27.4727
Longitude	-82.6840
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	941

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	8.0%	6.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

683

Population

1,158

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

Median household income

$52,717

Per capita income

$796,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

529

Housing units

38.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	683	100.0%
65 and over	224	32.8%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	656	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.8%
Other race	19	2.7%
Black or African American	6	0.9%
Asian	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	8.0%	6.8%	6.4%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 32.3%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	32.3%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

$500k–$1M 47.7%

$1M+ 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$796,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	41.6%
Single-family detached	34.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	33.4%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.7%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.3%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	15	4.7%
Female householder, no spouse	67	20.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	49.7%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	4.1%
Married	60.3%	72.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.0%
Divorced	17.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 15.2%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	16	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 38.5%

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%

Professional & management 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.4%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	12.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	11.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.3%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	683	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	604	88.4%
Born in same state	603	88.3%
Born in different state	76	11.1%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	79	11.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	195	28.6%
Arab	91	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	11.4%
Polish	20	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34215

What city is ZIP code 34215 in?

ZIP code 34215 is primarily assigned to Cortez, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34215 in?

ZIP code 34215 falls within Manatee County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34215 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 34215 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 34215 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 34215 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34215 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 34215 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34215?

The median home value in ZIP code 34215 is $796,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 34215 in?

ZIP code 34215 observes the EST timezone.