34237 ZIP Code — Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County, Florida
ZIP code 34237 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Sarasota County. It covers approximately 3.94 square miles and serves a population of 17,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.
About ZIP code 34237
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 $224,500. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($61,556) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is service, 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
17,877
population
3.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
34237 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 34237
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sarasota | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
34239 Sarasota (1.9 mi)
34234 Sarasota (2.6 mi)
34232 Sarasota (2.7 mi)
34236 Sarasota (2.9 mi)
34235 Sarasota (3.1 mi)
34233 Sarasota (4.5 mi)
34243 Sarasota (4.7 mi)
34201 Bradenton (5.6 mi)
34231 Sarasota (5.7 mi)
34242 Sarasota (5.8 mi)
34203 Bradenton (7 mi)
34207 Bradenton (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,877 |
| Population density | 4,537 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 115 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.3376 |
| Longitude | -82.5141 |
| 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 | 48.9% | 38.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 21.4% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 8.4% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
17,877
Population
4,537
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$61,556
Median household income
$37,697
Per capita income
$224,500
Median home value
$1,409
Median monthly rent
44.0%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
4,983
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
303
Under 5
304
414
5–9
415
559
10–14
560
502
15–19
503
594
20–24
595
1,588
25–34
1,593
1,180
35–44
1,184
1,346
45–54
1,350
483
55–59
484
550
60–64
551
757
65–74
759
347
75–84
348
304
85+
304
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,210 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 14,667 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,819 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.1%
Hispanic or Latino
12.5%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
11.4%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,288 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,555 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,380 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,326 | 11.4% |
| Other race | 550 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 324 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.9% | 38.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 21.4% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 8.4% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $61,556 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
33.2%
$300k–$500k
17.2%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,409 |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 56.0% |
| Vacant | 19.9% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 14.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.4% |
| Electricity | 96.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,473 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 524 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,591 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,639 | 36.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,550 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,941 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.3% | 30.2% |
| Married | 38.4% | 36.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 22.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 64 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 204 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,389 | 44.3% |
| High school | 726 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 753 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.2%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
8.1%
Other services
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 35.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 7.3% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
7.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 25.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 915 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 22.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,270 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 2,187 | 12.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,895 | 11.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 243 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,372 | 80.4% |
| Born in same state | 14,009 | 78.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,320 | 35.4% |
| Foreign born | 363 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,505 | 19.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,372 | 39.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,689 | 15% |
| Italian | 1,184 | 6.6% |
| French | 1,183 | 6.6% |
| English | 150 | 0.8% |
| German | 135 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 111 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 76 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 70 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34237
What city is ZIP code 34237 in?
ZIP code 34237 is primarily assigned to Sarasota, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 34237 in?
ZIP code 34237 falls within Sarasota County, Florida.
Is ZIP code 34237 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 34237 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 34237?
ZIP code 34237 has an estimated population of 17,877 residents, with a density of 4,538 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 34237?
The median household income in ZIP code 34237 is $61,556, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34237?
The median home value in ZIP code 34237 is $224,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 34237 in?
ZIP code 34237 observes the EST timezone.