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Longboat Key, FL
Town in Manatee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34228.
Population
7,539
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,849
ZIP codes
1
Longboat Key and its ZIP codes
Longboat Key at a glance
- Longboat Key is about 4.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $158,030, about 2.1 times the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,022,100 (about 2.8 times the Florida figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Longboat Key, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Longboat Key, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$158,030
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$1,022,100
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
93.6%
Bachelor's or higher
70.3%
Median age
71.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,476), Irish Americans (1,059), Italian Americans (649).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manatee County. PPP loans are for Longboat Key.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
$16.3M
204 loans, 1,633 jobs reported
How people get to work
Longboat Key, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone32.9%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.0%
- Worked from home45.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Longboat Key, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
91° / 52°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Longboat Key, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
5.5%
U.S. 12.8% -7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Longboat Key
1 in or overlapping Longboat Key. Population shown
Cities near Longboat Key
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayshore GardensCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.5 |
| WhitfieldCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| CortezCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| South BradentonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Bradenton BeachCity | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| West SamosetCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| BradentonCity | 7 mi | 14.3 |
| West BradentonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Desoto AcresCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| North SarasotaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| SarasotaCity | 7.7 mi | 14.7 |
| SamosetCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Desoto LakesCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Holmes BeachCity | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Kensington ParkCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| PalmettoCity | 9.5 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Longboat Key, FL in?
- Longboat Key is in Manatee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Longboat Key, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Longboat Key include 34228.
- What is the population of Longboat Key, FL?
- About 7,539 people live in Longboat Key, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Longboat Key?
- Nearby places include Bayshore Gardens (4.1 mi), Whitfield (4.2 mi), Cortez (5 mi), South Bradenton (5.6 mi), Bradenton Beach (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023