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Sarasota, FL

City in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34232, 34234, 34236, 34237, 34239.

Population

56,970

Land area

14.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,875

ZIP codes

5

Sarasota and its ZIP codes

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Sarasota at a glance

  • Sarasota is about 9.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 71st among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • The median household income is $72,105, 3% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $463,000 (29% above Florida) and median rent is $1,684 a month.

Local data for Sarasota, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sarasota, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$72,105

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median home value

$463,000

Median rent

$1,684/mo

Homeownership

57.5%

Bachelor's or higher

41.8%

Median age

48.2

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,362), Irish Americans (5,868), Mexican Americans (3,632).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$293M

3,487 loans, 34,486 jobs reported

Sarasota County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.5%
  • Carpooled9.6%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle1.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sarasota, 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 zone53 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sarasota, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.5%

U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.2%

U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Sarasota

5 in or overlapping Sarasota. Population shown

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Cities near Sarasota

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North SarasotaCensus-designated place1.2 mi0.8
PinecraftCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.3
Kensington ParkCensus-designated place2.4 mi1
SouthgateCensus-designated place2.7 mi1.7
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.3
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place3 mi0.4
The MeadowsCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.4
Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.7
Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.4
South SarasotaCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.9
FruitvilleCensus-designated place4.1 mi6.8
South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.7
Siesta KeyCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.3
Bee RidgeCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.8
WhitfieldCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.4
Gulf GateCensus-designated place6.1 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sarasota, FL in?
Sarasota is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Sarasota, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sarasota include 34232, 34234, 34236, 34237, 34239.
What is the population of Sarasota, FL?
About 56,970 people live in Sarasota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sarasota?
Nearby places include North Sarasota (1.2 mi), Pinecraft (2.2 mi), Kensington Park (2.4 mi), Southgate (2.7 mi), Desoto Acres (2.9 mi).

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

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