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Population and households in ZIP 34228
Household size in ZIP 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.83 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.82 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.78 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 34228 are small: just 1.78 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 edged down from 1.83 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.6 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 70.4 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 71.0 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 71.1 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 34228 skews older: half of its residents are older than 71.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 68.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.3% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 0.4% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 0.7% of households in ZIP 34228, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Florida ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 34228
Renters in ZIP 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 34228 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 69.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of renters.
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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.3% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.4% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 56.5% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 54.0% of the housing in ZIP 34228, 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 4.3 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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 34228 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Sarasota area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,369 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,814 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,385 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,351 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,982 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 34228 pays $3,351 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,982 a month since 2006–10, up 145%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher rents.
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 34228
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.7% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.9% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.0% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 34228: 70.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 34228: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 34228
| Period | ZIP 34228 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34228 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 29 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 34228 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 34228 | 1.78 | 71.1 | 0.7% | 6.4% | 54.0% | 1981 | $3,351 | 70.0% | 98.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 34210 | 2.09 | 50.5 | 14.0% | 41.9% | 31.5% | 1985 | $1,701 | 36.4% | 92.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 34207 | 2.39 | 45.8 | 12.9% | 38.5% | 19.8% | 1973 | $1,449 | 17.2% | 81.8% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 34234 | 2.48 | 39.3 | 18.1% | 40.1% | 10.7% | 1975 | $1,465 | 25.7% | 85.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 34236 | 1.70 | 61.9 | 4.1% | 40.5% | 27.5% | 1990 | $2,347 | 60.3% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34215 | 1.71 | 70.5 | 10.5% | 6.9% | 45.3% | 1973 | $1,907 | 45.3% | 96.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 34243 | 2.24 | 49.7 | 8.3% | 29.0% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,934 | 41.3% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34209 | 2.23 | 58.3 | 5.9% | 21.5% | 18.2% | 1982 | $2,161 | 39.2% | 94.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 34205 | 2.27 | 48.8 | 12.6% | 40.8% | 18.5% | 1970 | $1,491 | 22.7% | 85.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 34237 | 2.22 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 51.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $1,708 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 34203 | 2.46 | 48.6 | 9.4% | 26.4% | 15.5% | 1990 | $1,913 | 25.7% | 84.6% | 6.2% |
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 34228. 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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