34240 ZIP Code — Sarasota, FL

Sarasota County, Florida

ZIP code 34240 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Sarasota County. It covers approximately 66.48 square miles and serves a population of 14,400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 34240

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 $531,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($120,581) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 34240 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,400

population

66.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sarasota	Acceptable
Sarasota	Acceptable
Sarasota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34202 Bradenton (6.1 mi) 34232 Sarasota (8 mi) 34211 Bradenton (8.3 mi) 34235 Sarasota (8.6 mi) 34233 Sarasota (8.7 mi) 34241 Sarasota (9.1 mi) 34201 Bradenton (9.2 mi) 34251 Myakka City (9.7 mi) 34237 Sarasota (10.6 mi) 34238 Sarasota (11 mi) 34239 Sarasota (11.1 mi) 34212 Bradenton (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,400
Population density	217 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	66.48 sq mi
Water area	1.86 sq mi
Latitude	27.3315
Longitude	-82.3419
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	21.9%	38.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	21.4%	19.3%
Over $200k	22.9%	8.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,400

Population

217

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$120,581

Median household income

$57,387

Per capita income

$531,900

Median home value

$2,014

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

6,229

Housing units

47.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

302

Under 5

285

477

5–9

451

480

10–14

454

340

15–19

321

330

20–24

312

478

25–34

451

633

35–44

599

1,150

45–54

1,086

526

55–59

498

623

60–64

589

1,298

65–74

1,226

564

75–84

533

203

85+

191

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,854	19.8%
18 and over	11,546	80.2%
65 and over	4,015	27.9%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,174	87.7%
Two or more races	670	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	615	4.1%
Asian	285	1.9%
Other race	228	1.5%
Black or African American	27	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	38.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	21.4%	19.3%
Over $200k	22.9%	8.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 24.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	24.4%
Median income	$120,581

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 29.7%

$500k–$1M 43.5%

$1M+ 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$531,900
Median rent / month	$2,014
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.5%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	28.8%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	89.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,282	76.1%
Cohabiting couple	165	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	534	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	648	11.5%
Households with children under 18	1,455	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,504	44.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.8%	15.4%
Married	75.0%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.7%	4.4%
Divorced	5.5%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	47.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	228	7.9%
Kindergarten	191	6.6%
Elementary school	1,540	53.0%
High school	495	17.1%
College / grad school	449	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Professional & management 15.4%

Construction 12.7%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Other services 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.6%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	7.7%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	802	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,813	95.9%
Spanish	464	3.4%
Other Indo-European	177	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	209	1.5%
Other languages	78	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,239	91.9%
Born in same state	13,010	90.3%
Born in different state	4,434	30.8%
Foreign born	229	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,161	8.1%
Not a US citizen	851	73.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,939	13.5%
French	1,925	13.4%
Italian	1,712	11.9%
English	330	2.3%
German	170	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	159	1.1%
Norwegian	152	1.1%
Dutch	100	0.7%
Polish	69	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34240

What city is ZIP code 34240 in?

ZIP code 34240 is primarily assigned to Sarasota, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34240 in?

ZIP code 34240 falls within Sarasota County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34240 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 34240 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 34240 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 34240 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34240 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 34240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 34240?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 34240 in?

ZIP code 34240 observes the EST timezone.