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Household size in ZIP 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 34239 are small: just 2.13 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, 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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 34239 skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.1, 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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 34239: 7.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Sarasota area. The single-parent share is down 2.8 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 34239
Renters in ZIP 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 34239 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 points, 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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 34239: 15.6% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 34239 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 19 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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,141 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,140 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,676 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$535 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 34239 pays $1,676 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Sarasota area overall ($1,992). Rent has climbed $535 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.8% 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 34239
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.4% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 34239 is highly educated: 46.3% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest 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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 34239: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Sarasota area. The share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, 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 34239
| Period | ZIP 34239 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34239 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 73 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, 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 34239 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 34239 | 2.13 | 54.4 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 1964 | $1,676 | 46.3% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 34237 | 2.22 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 51.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $1,708 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 34236 | 1.70 | 61.9 | 4.1% | 40.5% | 27.5% | 1990 | $2,347 | 60.3% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34232 | 2.24 | 47.2 | 8.7% | 33.0% | 10.1% | 1983 | $1,982 | 35.3% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 34231 | 2.07 | 54.9 | 7.7% | 35.0% | 16.7% | 1977 | $1,961 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 34233 | 2.26 | 49.7 | 5.8% | 24.6% | 11.2% | 1989 | $1,989 | 44.3% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 34242 | 1.89 | 66.5 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 53.2% | 1975 | $2,827 | 67.5% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| 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 34238 | 2.00 | 61.4 | 4.8% | 23.7% | 16.1% | 2001 | $2,133 | 55.5% | 97.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 34241 | 2.57 | 48.9 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1993 | $1,629 | 50.1% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
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 34239. 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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