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The Meadows, FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34235.

Population

5,492

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,310

ZIP codes

1

The Meadows and its ZIP codes

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The Meadows at a glance

  • The Meadows is about 5.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $69,774, 6% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $382,400 (7% above Florida) and median rent is $1,740 a month.

Local data for The Meadows, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

The Meadows, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,774

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$382,400

Median rent

$1,740/mo

Homeownership

78.7%

Bachelor's or higher

52.7%

Median age

72.8

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (876), Irish Americans (694), Italian Americans (400).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$15.24M

369 loans, 2,080 jobs reported

Sarasota County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone61.7%
  • Carpooled2.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle1.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home32.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

The Meadows, 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 The Meadows, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.4%

U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

ZIP codes in The Meadows

1 in or overlapping The Meadows. Population shown

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Cities near The Meadows

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Kensington ParkCensus-designated place1.5 mi1
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place2 mi0.4
FruitvilleCensus-designated place2.4 mi6.8
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place3 mi1.3
North SarasotaCensus-designated place3 mi0.8
PinecraftCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.3
Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.7
SarasotaCity3.9 mi14.7
SouthgateCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.7
Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.7
Bee RidgeCensus-designated place5.6 mi3.8
South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.7
Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place6 mi1.4
Lakewood RanchCensus-designated place6.3 mi46.1
WhitfieldCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.4
South SarasotaCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is The Meadows, FL in?
The Meadows is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in The Meadows, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping The Meadows include 34235.
What is the population of The Meadows, FL?
About 5,492 people live in The Meadows, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near The Meadows?
Nearby places include Kensington Park (1.5 mi), Desoto Lakes (2 mi), Fruitville (2.4 mi), Desoto Acres (3 mi), North Sarasota (3 mi).

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