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Siesta Key, FL
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34242.
Population
5,525
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,357
ZIP codes
1
Siesta Key and its ZIP codes
Siesta Key at a glance
- Siesta Key is about 5.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $115,854 a year, 55% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $985,800 (about 2.7 times the Florida figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Siesta Key, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Siesta Key, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,854
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$985,800
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
67.0%
Median age
66.3
Average commute
37.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,110), Irish Americans (574), Italian Americans (466).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Siesta Key.
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
$30.1M
424 loans, 3,884 jobs reported
How people get to work
Siesta Key, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.5%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.2%
- Worked from home40.3%
Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Siesta Key, 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
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 Siesta Key, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.2%
U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Siesta Key
1 in or overlapping Siesta Key. Population shown
Cities near Siesta Key
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South SarasotaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.4 |
| SouthgateCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Gulf GateCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2 |
| South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| PinecraftCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| SarasotaCity | 4.7 mi | 14.7 |
| Bee RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.8 |
| VamoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| North SarasotaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Palmer RanchCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Kensington ParkCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| FruitvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Desoto AcresCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Siesta Key, FL in?
- Siesta Key is in Sarasota County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Siesta Key, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Siesta Key include 34242.
- What is the population of Siesta Key, FL?
- About 5,525 people live in Siesta Key, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Siesta Key?
- Nearby places include South Sarasota (1.6 mi), Ridge Wood Heights (2.7 mi), Southgate (3.4 mi), Gulf Gate (3.4 mi), South Gate Ridge (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023