ZIP Code 34285, Florida
ZIP Code 34285 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 34285 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Sarasota County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,677. The land area covers 8.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,677 | ±870 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 70.3 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,545 | ±609 | 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 | 15,999 | ±609 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,545 | ±609 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,454 | ±505 |
| Median Home Value | $345,000 | ±$24,288 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,465 | ±$149 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,301 | ±$5,732 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,958 | ±$5,950 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,447 | ±292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,497 | ±582 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±2.5% |
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: 476,604 (2024)
ID: 161567
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FISCAL CONSULTANT
1660 RINGLING BLVD, FL 2, SARASOTA FL 34236-6868
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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 | SARASOTA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SARASOTA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SARASOTA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-07 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ENGLEWOOD, FL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | SARASOTA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VENICE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORTH PORT, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SARASOTA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NORTH PORT, 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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Suncoast Technical College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34233-1798 |
941924136562317
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VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 300 NOKOMIS AVENUE SOUTH, VENICE, FL, 34285 |
(941) 861-1330
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Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
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College | 17.1 mi away | 501 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232-5421 |
9413434643
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FRANCES T. BOURNE JACARANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 4143 WOODMERE PARK BOULEVARD, VENICE, FL, 34293 |
(941) 861-1260
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Charlotte Technical College
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948-3399 |
94125575001733
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OSPREY LIBRARY AT HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 337 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, OSPREY, FL, 34229 |
(941) 918-4037
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Ringling College of Art and Design
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College | 19.5 mi away | 2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34234-5895 |
8002557695
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ELSIE QUIRK LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 100 WEST DEARBORN STREET, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34223 |
(941) 861-1200
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Meridian College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, FL, 34240 |
9413774880
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GULF GATE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 7112 CURTIS AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 |
(941) 316-1213
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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 VENICE, FL US, located 0.5 miles from ZCTA5 34285. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.4° | 51.6° | 62.0° | 2.68" | 0.0" |
| February | 75.0° | 54.2° | 64.6° | 2.00" | 0.0" |
| March | 77.9° | 57.5° | 67.7° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| April | 82.5° | 62.5° | 72.5° | 2.47" | 0.0" |
| May | 87.3° | 67.8° | 77.5° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.9° | 72.9° | 81.4° | 7.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.5° | 74.3° | 82.9° | 7.39" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.5° | 74.7° | 83.1° | 8.34" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.0° | 73.2° | 81.6° | 7.16" | 0.0" |
| October | 85.8° | 67.5° | 76.6° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| November | 80.0° | 59.7° | 69.9° | 1.54" | 0.0" |
| December | 75.0° | 54.8° | 64.9° | 2.31" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokomis CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Venice city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Venice Gardens CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| South Venice CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Laurel CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Plantation CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 34285. • 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.