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Population and households in ZIP 34238
Household size in ZIP 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.92 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.97 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 34238 is a place of small households, averaging 2.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north. Only 60 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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 65.3 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.0 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 61.4 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 61.4, ZIP 34238 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 62.1, even as the national median rose. Only 38 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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 34238: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 72 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 34238
Renters in ZIP 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.7% of households in ZIP 34238 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the center. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 34238: 16.1% of homes are empty, 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 has fallen 9.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 34238 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,341 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,560 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,700 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,133 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$792 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 34238 runs $2,133 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $792 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southwest.
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 34238
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 34238 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 34238 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Florida ZIP codes.
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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 34238: 97.4% 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 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 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 34238
| Period | ZIP 34238 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34238 has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 12 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 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 34238 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 34238 | 2.00 | 61.4 | 4.8% | 23.7% | 16.1% | 2001 | $2,133 | 55.5% | 97.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 34233 | 2.26 | 49.7 | 5.8% | 24.6% | 11.2% | 1989 | $1,989 | 44.3% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 34231 | 2.07 | 54.9 | 7.7% | 35.0% | 16.7% | 1977 | $1,961 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 34229 | 2.07 | 64.2 | 2.2% | 13.2% | 21.1% | 1994 | $2,419 | 57.4% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 34241 | 2.57 | 48.9 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1993 | $1,629 | 50.1% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 34242 | 1.89 | 66.5 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 53.2% | 1975 | $2,827 | 67.5% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 34239 | 2.13 | 54.4 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 1964 | $1,676 | 46.3% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 34232 | 2.24 | 47.2 | 8.7% | 33.0% | 10.1% | 1983 | $1,982 | 35.3% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 34275 | 1.95 | 63.9 | 3.2% | 11.8% | 14.0% | 1992 | $1,924 | 45.2% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 34237 | 2.22 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 51.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $1,708 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 34240 | 2.55 | 50.8 | 6.5% | 18.0% | 10.3% | 2005 | $2,534 | 49.1% | 97.8% | 1.4% |
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 34238. 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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