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ZIP Code 34242
Sarasota, Florida

ZIP code 34242 is in Sarasota, located in Sarasota County, Florida, within the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 7,417. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $146,053, and about 39% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
7,417
Census ZCTA
County
Sarasota
FIPS 12115
Median income (est.)
$146,053
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
3.575 mi²
+ 4.627 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CitySarasota, FL
CountySarasota County (FIPS 12115)
StateFlorida (FIPS 12)
Metro Area (MSA)North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area (35840)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates27.26022, -82.54091
Land / Water Area3.575 mi² land · 4.627 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 3,780 individual tax returns filed in 34242 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
15.9%
$25K–$50K
9.3%
$50K–$75K
7.9%
$75K–$100K
7.7%
$100K–$200K
20.1%
$200K+
39.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 92% of 34242's total adjusted gross income, from 39% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($146,053) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 34242's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$146,053
▲ 2.0%
Filers earning $200K+
39.1%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
3,780
▲ 1.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/34242/soi?year=… $112K 2020 $143K 2021 $146K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 34242 ZCTA.

2000
9,581
 
2010
8,865
▼ -7.5%
2020
7,417
▼ -16.3%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number118430
City AliasesSarasota, Siesta Key, Crescent Beach

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34242 in?

ZIP code 34242 is in Sarasota County, Florida (county FIPS code 12115).

What city is ZIP code 34242?

The primary USPS city for 34242 is Sarasota, FL.

What metro area (MSA) is 34242 in?

34242 is part of the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area (MSA code 35840).

What is the population of ZIP code 34242?

The 2020 Census population of 34242 was 7,417 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 34242?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 34242 is about $146,053, with around 39% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.