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Population and households in ZIP 34205
Household size in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 34205 are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.8, ZIP 34205 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in the Sarasota area overall, where the median age is 52.0. The median age has climbed from 42.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 34205 (12.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 34205
Renters in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 34205 than nationally: 40.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly six in ten owners (56.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.5% of the housing in ZIP 34205, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 34205 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Only 61 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $964 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,105 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,491 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 34205 runs $1,491 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $528 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 34205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 34205: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 34205 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 34205 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 34205
| Period | ZIP 34205 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34205 is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Sarasota area overall (4.1%). Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 34205 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 34205 | 2.27 | 48.8 | 12.6% | 40.8% | 18.5% | 1970 | $1,491 | 22.7% | 85.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 34207 | 2.39 | 45.8 | 12.9% | 38.5% | 19.8% | 1973 | $1,449 | 17.2% | 81.8% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 34209 | 2.23 | 58.3 | 5.9% | 21.5% | 18.2% | 1982 | $2,161 | 39.2% | 94.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 34210 | 2.09 | 50.5 | 14.0% | 41.9% | 31.5% | 1985 | $1,701 | 36.4% | 92.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 34208 | 2.91 | 41.3 | 12.9% | 43.8% | 12.8% | 1987 | $1,552 | 22.4% | 80.2% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 34203 | 2.46 | 48.6 | 9.4% | 26.4% | 15.5% | 1990 | $1,913 | 25.7% | 84.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 34221 | 2.77 | 44.9 | 9.4% | 17.5% | 17.4% | 1998 | $1,858 | 30.7% | 90.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 34215 | 1.71 | 70.5 | 10.5% | 6.9% | 45.3% | 1973 | $1,907 | 45.3% | 96.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 34222 | 2.47 | 52.4 | 8.5% | 20.5% | 19.8% | 1995 | $1,569 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 34250 | 2.20 | 66.8 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 31.5% | 1988 | $1,670 | 51.0% | 95.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 34243 | 2.24 | 49.7 | 8.3% | 29.0% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,934 | 41.3% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 34205. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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