34243 ZIP Code — Sarasota, FL

Manatee County, Florida

ZIP code 34243 is located in Sarasota, Florida, within Manatee County. It covers approximately 17.97 square miles and serves a population of 31,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 34243

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $365,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,236. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 34243 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

31,656

population

17.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sarasota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34203 Bradenton (2.5 mi) 34234 Sarasota (2.6 mi) 34201 Bradenton (3.3 mi) 34235 Sarasota (3.7 mi) 34207 Bradenton (4.2 mi) 34237 Sarasota (4.7 mi) 34236 Sarasota (6 mi) 34208 Bradenton (6 mi) 34232 Sarasota (6.1 mi) 34239 Sarasota (6.5 mi) 34205 Bradenton (6.8 mi) 34228 Longboat Key (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,656
Population density	1,762 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	17.97 sq mi
Water area	2.41 sq mi
Latitude	27.4048
Longitude	-82.5192
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	38.0%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	6.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

31,656

Population

1,762

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$77,236

Median household income

$42,466

Per capita income

$365,300

Median home value

$1,826

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

13,094

Housing units

41.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

761

Under 5

807

464

5–9

491

470

10–14

497

789

15–19

836

810

20–24

859

1,766

25–34

1,870

1,360

35–44

1,440

1,685

45–54

1,785

1,260

55–59

1,335

1,176

60–64

1,245

2,592

65–74

2,745

1,744

75–84

1,847

496

85+

526

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,244	13.4%
18 and over	27,412	86.6%
65 and over	9,950	31.4%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Two or more races 6.9%

Asian 3.4%

Other race 2.9%

Black or African American 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	26,263	76.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,789	8.1%
Two or more races	2,373	6.9%
Asian	1,169	3.4%
Other race	1,003	2.9%
Black or African American	828	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	41.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	30.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	6.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$77,236

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 53.0%

$500k–$1M 14.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$365,300
Median rent / month	$1,826
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	35.6%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	91.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,007	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	820	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,114	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,470	25.9%
Households with children under 18	2,312	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,539	48.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	23.8%
Married	57.5%	50.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	3.3%	11.6%
Divorced	9.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	41.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	667	11.3%
Kindergarten	113	1.9%
Elementary school	1,340	22.8%
High school	1,171	19.9%
College / grad school	2,599	44.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Professional & management 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Retail trade 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Construction 7.6%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.9%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,946	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	30,088	95.0%
Spanish	2,248	7.5%
Other Indo-European	1,065	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,031	3.4%
Other languages	134	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,863	84.9%
Born in same state	26,455	83.6%
Born in different state	8,053	25.4%
Foreign born	408	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	4,793	15.1%
Not a US citizen	3,102	64.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,198	13.3%
French	3,969	12.5%
Arab	2,798	8.8%
English	541	1.7%
Polish	480	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	414	1.3%
German	199	0.6%
Norwegian	112	0.4%
Dutch	45	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34243

What city is ZIP code 34243 in?

ZIP code 34243 is primarily assigned to Sarasota, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34243 in?

ZIP code 34243 falls within Manatee County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34243 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 34243 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 34243 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 34243 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34243?

The median home value in ZIP code 34243 is $365,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 34243?

ZIP code 34243 has an estimated population of 31,656 residents, with a density of 1,761 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 34243 in?

ZIP code 34243 observes the EST timezone.