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Southgate, FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34239.

Population

5,772

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,443

ZIP codes

1

Southgate and its ZIP codes

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Southgate at a glance

  • Southgate is about 8.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $80,133 a year, 7% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,000 (18% above Florida) and median rent is $1,671 a month.

Local data for Southgate, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Southgate, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,133

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$422,000

Median rent

$1,671/mo

Homeownership

71.5%

Bachelor's or higher

45.7%

Median age

51.7

Average commute

23.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (820), Irish Americans (675), Italian Americans (349).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$77.8M

1,179 loans, 8,209 jobs reported

Sarasota County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone82.1%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Southgate, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Southgate, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.5%

U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.8%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Southgate

1 in or overlapping Southgate. Population shown

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Cities near Southgate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.4
PinecraftCensus-designated place1.3 mi0.3
South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.7
South SarasotaCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.9
Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place2.2 mi2.7
Bee RidgeCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.8
SarasotaCity2.7 mi14.7
Siesta KeyCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.3
Gulf GateCensus-designated place3.5 mi2
FruitvilleCensus-designated place3.5 mi6.8
North SarasotaCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.8
Kensington ParkCensus-designated place3.7 mi1
The MeadowsCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.4
Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.7
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place5 mi0.4
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Southgate, FL in?
Southgate is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Southgate, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Southgate include 34239.
What is the population of Southgate, FL?
About 5,772 people live in Southgate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Southgate?
Nearby places include Ridge Wood Heights (1.3 mi), Pinecraft (1.3 mi), South Gate Ridge (1.8 mi), South Sarasota (1.9 mi), Sarasota Springs (2.2 mi).

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