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Gulf Gate, FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34231.

Population

7,998

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

4,013

ZIP codes

1

Gulf Gate and its ZIP codes

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Gulf Gate at a glance

  • Gulf Gate is about 9.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,379, 18% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,500 and median rent is $1,768 a month.

Local data for Gulf Gate, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gulf Gate, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,379

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$357,500

Median rent

$1,768/mo

Homeownership

54.6%

Bachelor's or higher

32.6%

Median age

51.4

Average commute

20.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,510), German Americans (1,251), Italian Americans (622).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Gulf Gate.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,603

194,499 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,099

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.6B

FY 2026, $10,603 per person

PPP loans

$62.8M

1,368 loans, 8,874 jobs reported

Sarasota County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.5%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home11.7%

Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gulf Gate, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

267

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

37,772

17.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 52°F

49.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gulf Gate, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

11.1%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Gulf Gate

1 in or overlapping Gulf Gate. Population shown

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Cities near Gulf Gate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place2 mi1.7
Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.4
VamoCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.8
South SarasotaCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.9
Bee RidgeCensus-designated place2.8 mi3.8
Palmer RanchCensus-designated place2.8 mi7.5
Siesta KeyCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.3
SouthgateCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.7
Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.7
PinecraftCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.3
OspreyCensus-designated place4.9 mi5.2
Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.7
FruitvilleCensus-designated place6 mi6.8
SarasotaCity6.1 mi14.7
Kensington ParkCensus-designated place7.1 mi1
North SarasotaCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gulf Gate, FL in?
Gulf Gate is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Gulf Gate, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Gulf Gate include 34231.
What is the population of Gulf Gate, FL?
About 7,998 people live in Gulf Gate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gulf Gate?
Nearby places include South Gate Ridge (2 mi), Ridge Wood Heights (2.3 mi), Vamo (2.3 mi), South Sarasota (2.6 mi), Bee Ridge (2.8 mi).

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