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Venice, FL
City in Sarasota County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34275, 34285.
Population
27,479
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,690
ZIP codes
2
Venice and its ZIP codes
Venice at a glance
- Venice is about 4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 157th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $76,755, close to the Florida median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $434,700 (21% above Florida) and median rent is $1,606 a month.
Local data for Venice, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Venice, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,755
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$434,700
Median rent
$1,606/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
46.3%
Median age
69.2
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,337), Irish Americans (4,378), Italian Americans (3,272).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Venice.
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
$79.4M
874 loans, 10,745 jobs reported
How people get to work
Venice, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home25.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Venice, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Venice, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Venice
2 in or overlapping Venice. Population shown
Cities near Venice
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NokomisCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Venice GardensCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 9.1 |
| PlantationCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.2 |
| South VeniceCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6 |
| OspreyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Palmer RanchCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 7.5 |
| VamoCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Warm Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| EnglewoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 18.8 |
| Gulf GateCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Bee RidgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Manasota KeyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Venice, FL in?
- Venice is in Sarasota County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Venice, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Venice include 34275, 34285.
- What is the population of Venice, FL?
- About 27,479 people live in Venice, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Venice?
- Nearby places include Nokomis (1.3 mi), Venice Gardens (2.8 mi), Laurel (3.3 mi), Plantation (4.5 mi), South Venice (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023