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Population and households in ZIP 34237
Household size in ZIP 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 34237 are small: just 2.22 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 2.48 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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 34237 is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in the Sarasota area as a whole, where the median age is 52.0. The median age has climbed from 36.6 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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 34237 than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in the Sarasota area as a whole (7.2%). The single-parent share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 34237
Renters in ZIP 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 34237 rent: 51.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 52.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.6 points since 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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.4% of the housing in ZIP 34237, 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 up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 34237 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. ZIP 34237 has older homes than at least four in five Florida ZIP codes.
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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,022 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $995 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,156 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,708 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 34237 pays $1,708 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Sarasota area ($1,992). Rents are up $686 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 34237
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 34237 than nationally: 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 34237 have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Sarasota area (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 34237
| Period | ZIP 34237 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34237 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 34237 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 34237 | 2.22 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 51.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $1,708 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 34239 | 2.13 | 54.4 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 1964 | $1,676 | 46.3% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 34236 | 1.70 | 61.9 | 4.1% | 40.5% | 27.5% | 1990 | $2,347 | 60.3% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34234 | 2.48 | 39.3 | 18.1% | 40.1% | 10.7% | 1975 | $1,465 | 25.7% | 85.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 34235 | 2.20 | 55.7 | 6.8% | 25.0% | 13.1% | 1982 | $1,693 | 36.5% | 93.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 34232 | 2.24 | 47.2 | 8.7% | 33.0% | 10.1% | 1983 | $1,982 | 35.3% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 34233 | 2.26 | 49.7 | 5.8% | 24.6% | 11.2% | 1989 | $1,989 | 44.3% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 34243 | 2.24 | 49.7 | 8.3% | 29.0% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,934 | 41.3% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34231 | 2.07 | 54.9 | 7.7% | 35.0% | 16.7% | 1977 | $1,961 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 34201 | 2.17 | 64.5 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 19.6% | 2002 | $2,364 | 66.8% | 98.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34242 | 1.89 | 66.5 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 53.2% | 1975 | $2,827 | 67.5% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
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 34237. 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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