34228 ZIP Code — Longboat Key, FL

Manatee County, Florida

ZIP code 34228 is located in Longboat Key, Florida, within Manatee County. It covers approximately 4.08 square miles and serves a population of 7,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 34228

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $909,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($141,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 34228 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,479

population

4.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34228 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34228

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Longboat Key	Acceptable
Longboat Key	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34210 Bradenton (4.4 mi) 34207 Bradenton (5.1 mi) 34234 Sarasota (6.2 mi) 34236 Sarasota (6.2 mi) 34215 Cortez (6.7 mi) 34243 Sarasota (7.3 mi) 34209 Bradenton (7.5 mi) 34205 Bradenton (7.7 mi) 34237 Sarasota (8.2 mi) 34239 Sarasota (8.7 mi) 34203 Bradenton (8.8 mi) 34217 Bradenton Beach (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,479
Population density	1,833 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	4.08 sq mi
Water area	11.85 sq mi
Latitude	27.3851
Longitude	-82.6363
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	24.2%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	27.8%	6.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,479

Population

1,833

People per sq mi

71.9

Median age

$141,250

Median household income

$127,989

Per capita income

$909,700

Median home value

$2,469

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

9,446

Housing units

66.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

140

175

45–54

199

247

55–59

279

457

60–64

516

1,094

65–74

1,238

1,047

75–84

1,185

312

85+

353

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	0.4%
18 and over	7,449	99.6%
65 and over	5,229	69.9%
Median age	71.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	7,108	92%
Hispanic or Latino	244	3.2%
Two or more races	219	2.8%
Asian	66	0.9%
Other race	48	0.6%
Black or African American	38	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	27.8%	6.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 32.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	32.2%
Median income	$141,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 36.2%

$1M+ 44.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$909,700
Median rent / month	$2,469
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	57.0%
Single-family detached	23.2%
Large apartment buildings	44.9%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	38.2%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	55.5%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	48.0%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	9.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	91.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,760	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	197	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	389	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	825	19.8%
Households with children under 18	24	0.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,229	77.4%
Average household size	1.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.8%	4.5%
Married	81.5%	69.8%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	15.7%
Divorced	6.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 12.1%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.0%

Graduate / professional 35.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	66.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	18.5%
High school	7	8.6%
College / grad school	59	72.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.3%

Finance & real estate 19.1%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Construction 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.1%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.5%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	41.5%
Other means	7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.6%
Retirement income	53.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.6%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	6.8%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	15.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.7%
Binge drinking	7.7%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.1%
Depression	14.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	8.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.9%
Visited dentist	76.8%
Cholesterol screening	98.1%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	876	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	71.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	26.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,471	99.9%
Spanish	150	2.0%
Other Indo-European	103	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,347	84.9%
Born in same state	6,238	83.4%
Born in different state	391	5.2%
Foreign born	109	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,132	15.1%
Not a US citizen	782	69.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,089	14.6%
Italian	1,066	14.3%
Arab	413	5.5%
English	132	1.8%
Polish	128	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	98	1.3%
Irish	69	0.9%
Dutch	59	0.8%
German	50	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.8%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34228

What city is ZIP code 34228 in?

ZIP code 34228 is primarily assigned to Longboat Key, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34228 in?

ZIP code 34228 falls within Sarasota County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34228 have an older population?

70% of residents in ZIP code 34228 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 34228 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 34228 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 34228?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 34228 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 34228 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 34228 in?

ZIP code 34228 observes the EST timezone.