34251 ZIP Code — Myakka City, FL

Manatee County, Florida

ZIP code 34251 is located in Myakka City, Florida, within Manatee County. It covers approximately 299.02 square miles and serves a population of 7,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 34251

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $457,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,926. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 34251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,324

population

299.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Myakka City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34240 Sarasota (9.7 mi) 34241 Sarasota (10.9 mi) 34202 Bradenton (11.8 mi) 34211 Bradenton (13 mi) 34212 Bradenton (15.2 mi) 34219 Parrish (15.3 mi) 33865 Ona (16.6 mi) 34201 Bradenton (17 mi) 34291 North Port (17.4 mi) 34235 Sarasota (17.5 mi) 34232 Sarasota (17.5 mi) 33834 Bowling Green (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,324
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	299.02 sq mi
Water area	2.29 sq mi
Latitude	27.3725
Longitude	-82.1914
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	27.8%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	6.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,324

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$82,926

Median household income

$33,177

Per capita income

$457,700

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,131

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

112

176

5–9

153

272

10–14

237

443

15–19

384

252

20–24

219

388

25–34

336

352

35–44

306

613

45–54

533

453

55–59

394

290

60–64

251

421

65–74

366

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,659	22.7%
18 and over	5,665	77.3%
65 and over	1,031	14.1%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,788	88.6%
Two or more races	344	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	335	4.4%
Black or African American	83	1.1%
Asian	49	0.6%
Other race	40	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	6.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$82,926

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 31.6%

$500k–$1M 36.1%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$457,700
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	37.1%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	8.1%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	92.8%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,721	78.1%
Cohabiting couple	122	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	115	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	246	11.2%
Households with children under 18	776	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	732	33.2%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	24.8%
Married	57.9%	61.5%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	2.0%	3.1%
Divorced	7.4%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	1.6%
Kindergarten	44	2.3%
Elementary school	607	31.9%
High school	693	36.4%
College / grad school	528	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 14.8%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Professional & management 12.6%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Other services 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	27.5%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	724	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,083	96.7%
Spanish	128	1.8%
Other Indo-European	87	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	20	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,958	95.0%
Born in same state	6,825	93.2%
Born in different state	3,902	53.3%
Foreign born	133	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	366	5.0%
Not a US citizen	287	78.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,273	17.4%
French	846	11.6%
Italian	785	10.7%
English	93	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	59	0.8%
German	48	0.7%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34251

What city is ZIP code 34251 in?

ZIP code 34251 is primarily assigned to Myakka City, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34251 in?

ZIP code 34251 falls within Manatee County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 34251 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 34251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34251 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 34251 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34251?

The median home value in ZIP code 34251 is $457,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 34251?

ZIP code 34251 has an estimated population of 7,324 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 34251 in?

ZIP code 34251 observes the EST timezone.