The ZIP Code 34221 is associated with the city of Palmetto in Florida in Manatee County in the U.S. The 34221 ZIP Code has a median age of 44.7 years, and 27.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $57,983, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 21.9% of residents in this Florida region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $28,564. The current population estimate is 46,357.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 34221, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 18.4% of 34221 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 34221 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.3%), followed by Black or African American (17.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 3.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 34221 is $57,983, while the region's mean household income is $77,758. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,564. The per capita income in ZIP Code 34221 of $28,564 is approximately 9.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 34221 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.6% of 34221 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 34221, 87.4% of the population graduated high school, while 21.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.2% in this Manatee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.9% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 34221 are older than average. The median age of 44.7 years in ZIP Code 34221 is approximately 17.32% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.1% of the population in 34221 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 34221 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 34221, 82.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Manatee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.7% |
| Spanish | 14.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 34221 in January 2025 comes in at $369,128. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $377,156 median value in August 2024, and -5% lower than the $386,966 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 34221, an estimated 21.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Manatee County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $369,128 |
| Dec 2024 | $370,566 |
| Nov 2024 | $372,242 |
| Oct 2024 | $374,038 |
| Sep 2024 | $375,628 |
| Aug 2024 | $377,156 |
| Jul 2024 | $379,128 |
| Jun 2024 | $381,311 |
| May 2024 | $383,646 |
| Apr 2024 | $385,130 |
| Mar 2024 | $386,178 |
| Feb 2024 | $386,966 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
In 34221, 52.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.7 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 34221 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 34221 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 15.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 34221 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 34221 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 34221 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 40.05% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 12.44% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 34221 | 10.4¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| Florida | 14.2¢/kWh | 11.2¢/kWh | 8.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.26¢/kWh | 12.76¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 34221 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.68 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.98 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.17 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.36 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.63 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.93 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.31 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 34221, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 34221 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Manatee County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1641 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 829 |
| Debt collection | 59 |
| Checking or savings account | 23 |
| Mortgage | 23 |
| Other | 52 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 755 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 731 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 576 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 364 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 35 |
| Other | 166 |