The ZIP Code 34234 is associated with the city of Sarasota in Florida in Sarasota County in the U.S. The 34234 ZIP Code has a median age of 43.8 years, and 26.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $38,243, and an estimated 19% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 22.9% of residents in this Florida region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $22,854. The current population estimate is 21,932.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 34234, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 13.8% of 34234 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 34234 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (62.1%), followed by Black or African American (37.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 37.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 34234 is $38,243, while the region's mean household income is $52,874. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,854. The per capita income in ZIP Code 34234 of $22,854 is approximately 27.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 18.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately97.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 34234 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.8% of 34234 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 34234, 83.9% of the population graduated high school, while 22.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.8% in this Sarasota County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 34234 are older than average. The median age of 43.8 years in ZIP Code 34234 is approximately 14.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.2% of the population in 34234 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 34234 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 34234, 85.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sarasota County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 34234, an estimated 21.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sarasota County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
In 34234, 53.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.2 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 34234 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 34234 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.9% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 34234 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 34234 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 81.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 34234 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 42.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 34234 | 10.4¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| Florida | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.47¢/kWh | 8.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 34234 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.51 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.89 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.43 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.24 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.37 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 34234, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 34234 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sarasota County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1458 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1404 |
| Debt collection | 31 |
| Checking or savings account | 14 |
| Credit card | 9 |
| Other | 24 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 823 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 669 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 649 |
| Improper use of your report | 634 |
| Unable to get your credit report or credit score | 51 |
| Other | 114 |