ZIP Code 34251, Florida
ZIP Code 34251 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 34251 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Manatee County / Sarasota County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,956. The land area covers 299.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,956 | ±844 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,125 | ±255 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,299 | ±267 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,125 | ±255 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 174 | ±123 |
| Median Home Value | $481,900 | ±$60,401 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,266 | ±$1,045 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,005 | ±$28,778 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,480 | ±$5,255 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 511 | ±232 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,087 | ±452 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±14.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 458,352 (2024)
ID: 161559
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County | Official County Government |
1115 MANTATEE AVE W, BRADENTON FL 34205
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BRADENTON, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MYAKKA CITY, FL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | BRADENTON, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRADENTON, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | SARASOTA, FL | |
| 9 Nearby | 2-17 | BRADENTON, FL | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-17 | SARASOTA, FL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Meridian College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, FL, 34240 |
9413774880
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LAKEWOOD RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 16410 RANGELAND PARKWAY, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, 34211 |
(941) 742-4500
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Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
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College | 17.2 mi away | 501 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232-5421 |
9413434643
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FRUITVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 100 APEX ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34240 |
(941) 861-2500
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Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota
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College | 17.3 mi away | 8043 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Suite 107, University Park, FL, 34201-2142 |
8557068382
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SHANNON STAUB LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 4675 CAREER LANE, NORTH PORT, FL, 34289 |
(941) 861-1740
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Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
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College Vocational | 19.3 mi away | 5899 Whitfield Ave Suite 300, Sarasota, FL, 34243-6130 |
9419570577
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BRADEN RIVER BRANCH
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 4915 53RD AVENUE EAST, BRADENTON, FL, 34203 |
(941) 727-6079
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Manatee Technical College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 6305 State Rd 70 East, Bradenton, FL, 34203 |
9417517900
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BETTY J. JOHNSON NORTH SARASOTA LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 2801 NEWTOWN BOULEVARD, SARASOTA, FL, 34234 |
(941) 861-1360
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MYAKKA RVR SP, FL US, located 13.0 miles from ZCTA5 34251. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.5° | 50.0° | 62.2° | 2.85" | 0.0" |
| February | 77.6° | 52.4° | 65.0° | 2.44" | 0.0" |
| March | 80.7° | 55.2° | 67.9° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| April | 85.2° | 59.8° | 72.5° | 2.98" | 0.0" |
| May | 89.8° | 64.9° | 77.4° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 91.7° | 70.7° | 81.2° | 9.95" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.3° | 72.8° | 82.5° | 9.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.5° | 73.6° | 83.1° | 10.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.7° | 72.2° | 81.4° | 8.45" | 0.0" |
| October | 86.5° | 66.1° | 76.3° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| November | 80.8° | 57.4° | 69.1° | 2.02" | 0.0" |
| December | 76.6° | 53.0° | 64.8° | 2.51" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Miakka CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Lakewood Ranch CDP | CDP | 13.6 mi | — |
| Limestone CDP | CDP | 16.4 mi | — |
| Lake Sarasota CDP | CDP | 17.1 mi | — |
| Ona CDP | CDP | 17.6 mi | — |
| Fruitville CDP | CDP | 17.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 34251. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.