ZIP Code 34221 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 34221

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.

Population in 34221

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 34221 is 46,357.

Palmetto, FL

The 34221 ZIP Code is associated with Palmetto, FL in Manatee County.

Area Codes associated with 34221

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 34221 include 941.

Sunrise / Sunset in 34221

Sunrise: 7:35 am
Sunset: 7:40 pm
Sunrise in 34221 7:35 am
Sunrise in 34221 7:40 pm

Weather forecast for 34221

Tonight's forecast for 34221: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 34221

Air quality: Poor Air quality scale in 34221 Poor

Internet in 34221

An estimated 75.8% of households in ZIP Code 34221 have broadband Internet service, while about 89.2% have a computer.

Gender in 34221

In ZIP Code 34221, males make up an estimated 49.3% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.7%.

Health Insurance in 34221

Approximately 16.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 34221 (Palmetto, FL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 34221

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 34221

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 34221

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 34221

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 34221

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 Attained in 34221

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%

Education Level Details

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Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 34221

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 34221

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%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 34221

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 in 34221

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 34221

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.

Home Values in 34221

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

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 34221

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 34221

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

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Job Industry Breakdown in 34221

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%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 34221 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 34221

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 34221 [4]

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.

Preventative Health in 34221

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 83.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 34221

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 34221 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes electricity rates in 34221 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 34221

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

Solar Power in 34221

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes solar power levels in 34221 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 34221 [5]

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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

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Consumer Complaints by Product in 34221

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
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 34221

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
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 34221. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.