34234 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 34234, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

34234 is a zip code in Sarasota County, Florida, which covers Sarasota, with a total population of 21,692 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 34234 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 34234.

The estimated population of people living in 34234 is 21,692, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 34234 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,692
 -2.86% -1.33%
2020
22,330
+1.81%
-
2019
21,932
+0.31%
-
2018
21,865
 -0.55% -
2017
21,985
 - -

Population of 34234 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 34234 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
45%
46.8%
 -3.85%
Black/African American
31.7%
35.8%
 -11.45%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
19.7%
15.3%
 +28.76%
Asian
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.9%
 +155.56%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 34234 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 34234 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 34234 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 34234 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 +0.95% 42.1 +5.25% 44.4 -1.77%
2020 42.3 -3.42% 40 -0.25% 45.2 -0.88%
2019 43.8 +4.78% 40.1 0% 45.6 +5.07%
2018 41.8 -4.78% 40.1 -0.5% 43.4 -5.03%
2017 43.9 - 40.3 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 34234 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 34234 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,338 -11.57% 1,093 +28.08% 1,105 1,359
10 to 19 1,298 +11.41% 1,121 1.36% 1,392 1,077
20 to 29 1,509 -24.01% 1,720 -30.45% 1,157 1,214
30 to 39 1,122 +11.97% 1,033 +39.87% 1,261 1,496
40 to 49 911 +16.96% 1,125 +14.12% 1,060 1,260
50 to 59 1,539 -22% 1,788 -16.93% 1,222 1,501
60 to 69 1,358 +1.82% 1,699 -12.01% 1,373 1,491
70+ 1,558 +5.27% 1,773 +17.81% 1,621 2,103

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 34234 zip code is $46,772.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 34234.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,042.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,756.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,640.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 34234 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 34234, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 34234 is currently $65,135.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.43% of households in 34234 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 34234 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 34234 is $27,407.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 34234 by the total population of 34234.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 34234 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 34234 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 34234 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 34234 zip over the age of 16 is 17,804.

Of those people, a total of 53.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 34234 is 50.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 34234 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,045 33.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,095 52.50% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 1,276 77.20% 4.00%
30 to 34 years 1,384 84.40% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 2,632 81.90% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 2,320 71.20% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,464 66.20% 12.90%
60 to 64 years 1,744 54.00% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 2,273 25.10% 26.80%
75 years and over 2,571 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 34234. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,509 51.40% 5.20%
Black or African American 5,699 51.50% 6.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 119 44.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 36 100.00% 0.00%
Other 278 82.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,162 71.80% 12.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,081 77.40% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,607 45.30% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 34234 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 34234 is 8,934, with median earnings of $30,902.00.

Women in 34234 are earning approximately 78.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,934 $30,902.00
Male 4,300 $35,975.00
Female 4,634 $28,119.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 34234 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 643 $46,510.00
Business and Financial 309 $64,310.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $65,729.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $29,375.00
Community and Social Service 294 $35,357.00
Legal 102 $58,382.00
Educational and Library 477 $40,288.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 323 $27,411.00
Healthcare Practitioners 322 $37,981.00
Healthcare Support 579 $26,414.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $22,102.00
Law Enforcement 44 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 728 $18,871.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 577 $29,484.00
Personal Care and Service 361 $14,426.00
Sales 888 $30,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,012 $30,368.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $77,955.00
Construction and Extraction 608 $33,952.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 187 $31,262.00
Production 256 $25,114.00
Transportation and Material Moving 524 $61,343.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 34234 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 34234.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 359 $55,772.00 284 $38,782.00
Business and Financial 154 $68,140.00 155 $63,489.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 37 $30,795.00
Community and Social Service 137 $35,179.00 157 $37,560.00
Legal 73 $0.00 29 $70,729.00
Educational and Library 94 $86,818.00 383 $35,475.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 139 $39,201.00 184 $20,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $43,621.00 278 $31,759.00
Healthcare Support 93 $52,847.00 486 $26,127.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $21,534.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 44 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 307 $21,875.00 421 $15,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 233 $32,831.00 344 $29,346.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $3,073.00 240 $15,333.00
Sales 401 $62,132.00 487 $14,614.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $31,385.00 907 $29,872.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 537 $34,940.00 71 $9,275.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 187 $31,262.00 0 $0.00
Production 215 $21,853.00 41 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 517 $61,474.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,696 households in 34234, with an average household size of 2.41 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,901 families living in the 34234 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 34234:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,822 504 1,575 3,795
Average Household Size 3.03 2.88 3.78 1.32
Total Families 2,822 504 1,575 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.44 3.59 0

Poverty

Of the 4,901 families living in 34234, 19.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 34234:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,312 housing units in 34234.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,696 84.33%
Vacant 1,616 15.67%

32.54% of the total 10,312 housing units in 34234 are rental units. This is approximately 3,356 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,134 are occupied by the owner - or 49.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 34234 is $1,150.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 34234 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    206
  • Less than $500
    220
  • $500 to $999
    1,034
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,237
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    499
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    193
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    162

Property Value

The median value of a property in 34234 is $159,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 34234 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    882
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    583
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    962
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    605
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,087
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    537
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    239
  • $1,000,000 or more
    239

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 34234. The chart below shows the number of properties in 34234 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    583
  • 1940 to 1949
    479
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,659
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,582
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,087
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,202
  • 1990 to 1999
    673
  • 2000 to 2009
    776
  • 2010 to 2013
    271
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 34234 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    749
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,987
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,916
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,044

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 34234 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 34234 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 34234.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    255
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    417
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,107
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,618
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,618
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    174
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,079
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    199
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    265
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    174
  • 90 or more minutes
    88

Summary

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