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Population and households in ZIP 34212
Household size in ZIP 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, ZIP 34212 sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in the Sarasota area as a whole, where it has 2.35 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, 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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.0, ZIP 34212 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Still, the population here is younger than in the Sarasota area overall, where the median age is 52.0. The median age has climbed from 43.3 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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in ZIP 34212, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. Only 68 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 34212
Renters in ZIP 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 34212 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 8.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in ZIP 34212, 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. Even so, the rate is lower than in the wider Sarasota area (16.8%).
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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 34212 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 23 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer 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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,244 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,611 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,847 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,045 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$801 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 34212 costs $2,045 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $801 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 40.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the center.
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 34212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.6% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 34212 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 34212: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 34212 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 34212
| Period | ZIP 34212 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34212 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 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 34212 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 34212 | 2.65 | 50.0 | 4.7% | 14.8% | 14.3% | 2009 | $2,045 | 50.6% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 34211 | 2.49 | 49.9 | 3.2% | 21.9% | 20.8% | 2018 | $2,690 | 64.2% | 98.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34219 | 2.73 | 47.2 | 3.6% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 2011 | $2,062 | 42.5% | 98.2% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 34222 | 2.47 | 52.4 | 8.5% | 20.5% | 19.8% | 1995 | $1,569 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 34202 | 2.43 | 55.5 | 4.8% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 2008 | $2,400 | 57.3% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| 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 34201 | 2.17 | 64.5 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 19.6% | 2002 | $2,364 | 66.8% | 98.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34221 | 2.77 | 44.9 | 9.4% | 17.5% | 17.4% | 1998 | $1,858 | 30.7% | 90.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 34243 | 2.24 | 49.7 | 8.3% | 29.0% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,934 | 41.3% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34205 | 2.27 | 48.8 | 12.6% | 40.8% | 18.5% | 1970 | $1,491 | 22.7% | 85.0% | 5.1% |
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 34212. 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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