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Bradenton, FL

City in Manatee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34205, 34208, 34209.

Population

57,014

Land area

14.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,975

ZIP codes

3

Bradenton and its ZIP codes

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Bradenton at a glance

  • Bradenton is about 9.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 70th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • The median household income is $60,822, 18% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,400 (14% below Florida) and median rent is $1,618 a month.

Local data for Bradenton, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bradenton, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,822

Poverty rate

14.8%

Median home value

$309,400

Median rent

$1,618/mo

Homeownership

56.0%

Bachelor's or higher

28.3%

Median age

47.8

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,141), Irish Americans (6,114), Mexican Americans (5,225).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manatee County. PPP loans are for Bradenton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,511

146,007 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,505

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.9B

FY 2026, $9,690 per person

PPP loans

$67.4M

1,148 loans, 7,865 jobs reported

Manatee County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Bradenton, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.6%
  • Carpooled12.0%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bradenton, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

360

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

28,439

17.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

56.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bradenton, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.2%

U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts

ZIP codes in Bradenton

3 in or overlapping Bradenton. Population shown

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Cities near Bradenton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South BradentonCensus-designated place1.7 mi4.5
West SamosetCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.3
West BradentonCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.3
SamosetCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.5
PalmettoCity2.8 mi5.4
Bayshore GardensCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.5
MemphisCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.3
EllentonCensus-designated place4.4 mi3.3
WhitfieldCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.4
CortezCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.2
Longboat KeyTown7 mi4.1
Bradenton BeachCity7.2 mi0.5
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.3
Holmes BeachCity8.4 mi1.7
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.4
North SarasotaCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bradenton, FL in?
Bradenton is in Manatee County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Bradenton, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bradenton include 34205, 34208, 34209.
What is the population of Bradenton, FL?
About 57,014 people live in Bradenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bradenton?
Nearby places include South Bradenton (1.7 mi), West Samoset (1.9 mi), West Bradenton (2.4 mi), Samoset (2.5 mi), Palmetto (2.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023