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Ellenton, FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34222.

Population

5,133

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,552

ZIP codes

1

Ellenton and its ZIP codes

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Ellenton at a glance

  • Ellenton is about 3.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,402, 4% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,400 (22% below Florida) and median rent is $1,729 a month.

Local data for Ellenton, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ellenton, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,402

Poverty rate

7.2%

Median home value

$281,400

Median rent

$1,729/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

15.0%

Median age

41.9

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,543), German Americans (394), Irish Americans (379).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$3.87B

FY 2026, $9,690 per person

Manatee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone62.0%
  • Carpooled25.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.0%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home5.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ellenton, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ellenton, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.9%

U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

13.8%

U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts

ZIP codes in Ellenton

1 in or overlapping Ellenton. Population shown

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Cities near Ellenton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MemphisCensus-designated place2.8 mi3.3
SamosetCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.5
PalmettoCity3.8 mi5.4
West SamosetCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.3
BradentonCity4.4 mi14.3
South BradentonCensus-designated place5.6 mi4.5
West BradentonCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.3
Bayshore GardensCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.5
WhitfieldCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.4
CortezCensus-designated place9.9 mi2.2
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.3
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
Lakewood RanchCensus-designated place11 mi46.1
Longboat KeyTown11 mi4.1
Bradenton BeachCity11 mi0.5
The MeadowsCensus-designated place11 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ellenton, FL in?
Ellenton is in Manatee County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Ellenton, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ellenton include 34222.
What is the population of Ellenton, FL?
About 5,133 people live in Ellenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ellenton?
Nearby places include Memphis (2.8 mi), Samoset (3.7 mi), Palmetto (3.8 mi), West Samoset (4.4 mi), Bradenton (4.4 mi).

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