The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Longboat Key, FL

34228 is the only ZIP Code for Longboat Key, FL

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Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Code:34228 (Standard)
County:Manatee County, FL
Area Code:941
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:7,505 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL [Learn More]
Coordinates:27.3848, -82.6352
Land Area:4.08 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Longboat Key, FL has 1 ZIP Code


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
34228Standard7,505100.00%Long Boat Key
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Population & Demographics


Longboat Key, FL has 7,512 residents, with an average household size of 1.8. The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.2%) and 35-39 (14.6%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 13.8% (about the same as the Nation).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:7,505
Total Households:4,200
Total Housing Units:9,744
Average Household Size:1.79
Average Family Size:2.63

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:7,505
Total Households:4,200
Total Housing Units:9,744
Average Household Size:1.79
Average Family Size:2.63

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,7066,6126,6587,0037,0727,1587,1797,2337,2837,2997,4467,4797,512
Decennial Census6,888------------------7,505------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 71.0

Male Median Age: 71.7

Female Median Age: 70.5

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male23183545432919362060132224389480577574424385
Female10292144514021273277162331531540668630434344
Total3347568994694063521372945559201,0201,2451,204858729
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:7,09495.13%
Black:310.42%
Hispanic:*1772.37%
Asian:881.18%
American Indian:170.23%
Hawaiian:20.03%
Other:480.64%
Total:7,457100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:3,51346.81%71.7 years
Females:3,99253.19%70.5 years
Total:7,505100%71.0 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,37384.84%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1041.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6939.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:34213.78%
Total Population:7,512100%
Total Native Population:6,47786.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,03513.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Longboat Key, FL have an average household income of $143,365 (much higher than the State by 99.9%, and much higher than the Nation by 82.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($156,442 vs $84,726). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$100,076$94,800$92,560$84,403$89,087$87,201$102,348$104,825$114,762$108,015$121,797$141,250$143,365
Median Family Income$125,583$118,384$120,640$121,689$135,614$138,822$146,587$145,530$144,457$128,659$142,799$153,832$156,442
Median NonFamily Income$52,778$50,819$50,673$48,598$48,713$47,419$48,836$49,906$54,000$62,363$64,133$101,250$84,726
Median Male Income$120,197$105,167$77,969$108,875$110,083$108,646$122,708$114,545$111,786$126,000$134,943$157,125$196,979
Median Female Income$56,818$61,042$53,417$54,625$53,611$55,234$54,107$51,563$50,662$67,222$68,654$74,038$72,625
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employment status for all ZIPs in Longboat Key, FL: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)
Employed:1,59321.46%
Unemployed:440.59%
Not In Labor Force:5,78577.94%
Total:7,422100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:93458.63%
Service:1549.67%
Sales and Office:37723.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:231.44%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1056.59%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,593100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Longboat Key, FL, the median home value is $959,200 - much higher than the State by 195.1%, and up $234,600 (32.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $2,969 per month - much higher than the State by 89.8%, and up $761 (34.5%) since 2020. Most renters in Longboat Key pay $2,000+ (71.6%). About 19.1% pay under $1,000 and 71.6% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.6% (29.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 6.4% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$700,400$614,000$605,600$592,800$631,400$660,300$709,300$720,700$740,500$724,600$756,500$909,700$959,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:4115.47%
$1,000 to $1,499:62.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:145.28%
$2,000 to $2,499:3914.72%
$2,500 to $2,999:83.02%
$3,000 or more:10740.38%
No Rent:5018.87%
Total:265100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,815$1,676$1,688$1,730$1,743$1,428$1,471$1,435$1,625$2,208$2,509$2,469$2,969
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,13527.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,77266.44%
Renter Occupied:2656.35%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,172100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,17242.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5,69357.71%
Total Housing Units:9,865100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


68.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (33.2%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 99.0%, which is well above the state rate (89.6%). The share of people in poverty is 4.2%, which is below the state rate (8.9%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 0.9 percentage points since 2011 and up 2.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:761.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):80110.80%
Some college, no degree:1,00413.54%
Associate's degree:4245.72%
Bachelor's degree:2,39832.34%
Graduate or professional degree:2,71336.58%
Total:7,416100%
High school graduate or higher:7,34098.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,11168.92%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,29750.35%
Public Insurance:5,06348.12%
No Insurance:1611.53%
Total:10,521100%
Has Health Insurance:10,36098.47%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.3%2.9%4.2%3.5%3.7%2.4%1.9%1.8%2.1%3.0%2.7%3.0%4.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2216.06%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4633.58%
High school (grades 9-12):75.11%
College or graduate school:6245.26%
Total:137100%
Early Childhood:2216.06%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5338.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Longboat Key supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 239 business establishments, employing about 1,750 people with an annual payroll of $101,543,000. USPS data shows 8,077 residential mailboxes and 271 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,077Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:271Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,686Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,548Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,259Source: USPS
# of Businesses:239Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$22,041,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$101,543,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,750Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Longboat Key, FL is located in Manatee County, within the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35840) and spans 2 of Florida's 16th and 17th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 865,031 people, about 0.9% of whom live in Longboat Key. ZIP Codes here cover 4.078 sq mi of land and a water area of 11.847 sq mi.

CBSA Name:North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:35840Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:865,031Source: Census
MSA:Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSASource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:4.078 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:11.847 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):16,17Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:41150Source: Census
Place Name:Longboat Key town; FloridaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Longboat Key, FL


  1. Bradenton, FL~4.5 miles
  2. Sarasota, FL~6.2 miles
  3. Cortez, FL~6.8 miles
  4. Bradenton Beach, FL~9.0 miles
  5. Ellenton, FL~12.5 miles
  6. Palmetto, FL~14.1 miles
  7. Osprey, FL~16.4 miles
  8. Saint Petersburg, FL~19.0 miles
  9. Nokomis, FL~20.5 miles
  10. Parrish, FL~22.4 miles
  11. Venice, FL~23.9 miles
  12. Ruskin, FL~25.0 miles
  13. Myakka City, FL~27.2 miles
  14. Sun City Center, FL~29.2 miles
  15. Apollo Beach, FL~29.9 miles
  16. Wimauma, FL~30.0 miles
  17. North Port, FL~31.0 miles
  18. Pinellas Park, FL~31.9 miles
  19. Englewood, FL~32.6 miles
  20. Seminole, FL~32.8 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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