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Palmer Ranch, FL
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34238.
Population
16,867
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,249
ZIP codes
1
Palmer Ranch and its ZIP codes
Palmer Ranch at a glance
- Palmer Ranch is about 5.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,838 a year, 38% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $592,900 (65% above Florida) and median rent is $1,794 a month.
Local data for Palmer Ranch, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmer Ranch, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,838
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$592,900
Median rent
$1,794/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
56.4%
Median age
64.9
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,969), Italian Americans (2,121), Irish Americans (1,637).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Palmer Ranch.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
$33.5M
657 loans, 4,198 jobs reported
How people get to work
Palmer Ranch, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmer Ranch, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmer Ranch, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Palmer Ranch
1 in or overlapping Palmer Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Palmer Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VamoCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Gulf GateCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2 |
| OspreyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Bee RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.8 |
| South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| South SarasotaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 9.1 |
| SouthgateCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Siesta KeyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| PinecraftCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| FruitvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 6.8 |
| NokomisCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| SarasotaCity | 8.5 mi | 14.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmer Ranch, FL in?
- Palmer Ranch is in Sarasota County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Palmer Ranch, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palmer Ranch include 34238.
- What is the population of Palmer Ranch, FL?
- About 16,867 people live in Palmer Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmer Ranch?
- Nearby places include Vamo (1.8 mi), Gulf Gate (2.8 mi), Osprey (2.9 mi), Bee Ridge (3.8 mi), South Gate Ridge (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023