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Laurel, FL
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34275.
Population
11,741
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,293
ZIP codes
1
Laurel and its ZIP codes
Laurel at a glance
- Laurel is about 3.1 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,340 a year, 24% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,900 (33% above Florida) and median rent is $1,323 a month.
Local data for Laurel, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurel, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,340
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$478,900
Median rent
$1,323/mo
Homeownership
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
42.2%
Median age
63.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,363), Irish Americans (1,545), Italian Americans (1,098).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Laurel.
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
$52.1M
630 loans, 5,924 jobs reported
How people get to work
Laurel, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurel, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
92° / 52°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurel, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Laurel
1 in or overlapping Laurel. Population shown
Cities near Laurel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NokomisCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.9 |
| OspreyCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| VeniceCity | 3.3 mi | 16.3 |
| Palmer RanchCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.5 |
| VamoCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Venice GardensCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| South VeniceCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6 |
| PlantationCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Gulf GateCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| Bee RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.8 |
| South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| South SarasotaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Siesta KeyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurel, FL in?
- Laurel is in Sarasota County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Laurel, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Laurel include 34275.
- What is the population of Laurel, FL?
- About 11,741 people live in Laurel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurel?
- Nearby places include Nokomis (2.1 mi), Osprey (3.1 mi), Venice (3.3 mi), Palmer Ranch (5.6 mi), Vamo (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023