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Population and households in ZIP 34291
Household size in ZIP 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 34291 holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.72 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, ZIP 34291 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Still, the population here is younger than in the wider Sarasota area, where the median age is 52.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, 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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in ZIP 34291, well below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Sarasota area. ZIP 34291 has a lower 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 34291
Renters in ZIP 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 34291 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 34291 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 8.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 61 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 34291 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 34291 has newer homes than the great majority of 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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,159 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $963 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,281 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,096 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$937 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 34291 costs $2,096 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $937 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 34291
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 34291: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 34291: 96.9% 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 8.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 69 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 34291
| Period | ZIP 34291 | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34291 runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 34291 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 34291 | 2.77 | 45.3 | 6.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% | 2003 | $2,096 | 22.5% | 96.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 34287 | 2.23 | 54.7 | 5.9% | 19.7% | 23.9% | 1988 | $1,782 | 22.7% | 91.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34286 | 2.60 | 46.2 | 11.6% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 2004 | $2,071 | 27.7% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 34289 | 2.31 | 56.4 | 1.0% | 24.5% | 17.5% | 2009 | $1,785 | 37.9% | 85.4% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 33953 | 2.55 | 51.5 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 20.3% | 2002 | $1,218 | 27.0% | 96.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34288 | 2.86 | 40.2 | 8.5% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 2006 | $2,202 | 30.7% | 94.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 33948 | 2.27 | 59.1 | 3.8% | 14.6% | 13.9% | 1988 | $1,542 | 21.5% | 92.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 34292 | 1.99 | 66.2 | 4.9% | 21.5% | 19.2% | 2002 | $2,190 | 46.4% | 97.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 33954 | 2.35 | 54.2 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1996 | $1,741 | 26.2% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 34293 | 2.08 | 60.5 | 4.3% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 1996 | $2,095 | 39.2% | 94.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 33952 | 2.36 | 53.0 | 9.6% | 21.3% | 14.6% | 1976 | $1,525 | 19.8% | 88.3% | 5.8% |
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 34291. 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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