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Osprey, FL
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34229.
Population
5,943
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,137
ZIP codes
1
Osprey and its ZIP codes
Osprey at a glance
- Osprey is about 2.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,516, 39% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $750,000 (about 2.1 times the Florida figure) and median rent is $2,196 a month.
Local data for Osprey, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osprey, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,516
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$750,000
Median rent
$2,196/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
56.7%
Median age
64.5
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (983), German Americans (957), Italian Americans (701).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Osprey.
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
$16.3M
285 loans, 2,441 jobs reported
How people get to work
Osprey, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home27.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osprey, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osprey, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Osprey
1 in or overlapping Osprey. Population shown
Cities near Osprey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VamoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Palmer RanchCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Gulf GateCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2 |
| NokomisCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| VeniceCity | 6.4 mi | 16.3 |
| Bee RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| South SarasotaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Siesta KeyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SouthgateCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Venice GardensCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| PinecraftCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osprey, FL in?
- Osprey is in Sarasota County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Osprey, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Osprey include 34229.
- What is the population of Osprey, FL?
- About 5,943 people live in Osprey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osprey?
- Nearby places include Vamo (2.7 mi), Palmer Ranch (2.9 mi), Laurel (3.1 mi), Gulf Gate (4.9 mi), Nokomis (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023