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Population and households in ZIP 34266
Household size in ZIP 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 34266 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Sarasota area, where it has 2.35 people. Household size has dropped from 3.16 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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 34266 is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in the Sarasota area overall, where the median age is 52.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, in line with the national trend.
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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 34266: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 34266 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida ZIP codes.
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 34266
Renters in ZIP 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in ZIP 34266 rent their homes (32.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the wider Sarasota area (24.4%). Among homeowners, 60.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.1 points, 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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 34266: 16.9% 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 is down 7.0 points from 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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 34266 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the wider Sarasota area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $937 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 34266 costs $937 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $256 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast 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 34266
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 34266: 11.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower 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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.5% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in ZIP 34266 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower 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 34266
| Period | ZIP 34266 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 34266: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 34266 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 34266 | 2.70 | 42.8 | 14.9% | 32.1% | 16.9% | 1986 | $937 | 11.1% | 71.6% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 34268 | 3.04 | 51.5 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 21.6% | 1983 | $690 | 14.8% | 62.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 34251 | 2.70 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 2002 | $1,707 | 26.1% | 94.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 33852 | 2.29 | 51.7 | 8.4% | 18.9% | 20.5% | 1987 | $1,100 | 20.6% | 83.5% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 34240 | 2.55 | 50.8 | 6.5% | 18.0% | 10.3% | 2005 | $2,534 | 49.1% | 97.8% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 34241 | 2.57 | 48.9 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 1993 | $1,629 | 50.1% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 34275 | 1.95 | 63.9 | 3.2% | 11.8% | 14.0% | 1992 | $1,924 | 45.2% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
| 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 34229 | 2.07 | 64.2 | 2.2% | 13.2% | 21.1% | 1994 | $2,419 | 57.4% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 34232 | 2.24 | 47.2 | 8.7% | 33.0% | 10.1% | 1983 | $1,982 | 35.3% | 93.5% | 3.0% |
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 34266. 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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