| 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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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34228 | Standard | 7,505 | 100.00% | Long Boat Key |
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).
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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.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 6,706 | 6,612 | 6,658 | 7,003 | 7,072 | 7,158 | 7,179 | 7,233 | 7,283 | 7,299 | 7,446 | 7,479 | 7,512 |
| Decennial Census | 6,888%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,505 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 71.0
Male Median Age: 71.7
Female Median Age: 70.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | 18 | 35 | 45 | 43 | 29 | 19 | 36 | 20 | 60 | 132 | 224 | 389 | 480 | 577 | 574 | 424 | 385 |
| Female | 10 | 29 | 21 | 44 | 51 | 40 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 77 | 162 | 331 | 531 | 540 | 668 | 630 | 434 | 344 |
| Total | 33 | 47 | 56 | 89 | 94 | 69 | 40 | 63 | 52 | 137 | 294 | 555 | 920 | 1,020 | 1,245 | 1,204 | 858 | 729 |
| White: | 7,094 | 95.13% |
| Black: | 31 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 177 | 2.37% |
| Asian: | 88 | 1.18% |
| American Indian: | 17 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 48 | 0.64% |
| Total: | 7,457 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,513 | 46.81% | 71.7 years |
| Females: | 3,992 | 53.19% | 70.5 years |
| Total: | 7,505 | 100% | 71.0 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 6,373 | 84.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 104 | 1.38% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 693 | 9.23% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 342 | 13.78% |
| Total Population: | 7,512 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6,477 | 86.22% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,035 | 13.78% |
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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| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employed: | 1,593 | 21.46% |
| Unemployed: | 44 | 0.59% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5,785 | 77.94% |
| Total: | 7,422 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 934 | 58.63% |
| Service: | 154 | 9.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 377 | 23.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 1.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 105 | 6.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,593 | 100% |
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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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 41 | 15.47% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 2.26% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 14 | 5.28% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 39 | 14.72% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 8 | 3.02% |
| $3,000 or more: | 107 | 40.38% |
| No Rent: | 50 | 18.87% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,135 | 27.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,772 | 66.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 265 | 6.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 4,172 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 4,172 | 42.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5,693 | 57.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,865 | 100% |
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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 76 | 1.02% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 801 | 10.80% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,004 | 13.54% |
| Associate's degree: | 424 | 5.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,398 | 32.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,713 | 36.58% |
| Total: | 7,416 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 7,340 | 98.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,111 | 68.92% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 5,297 | 50.35% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,063 | 48.12% |
| No Insurance: | 161 | 1.53% |
| Total: | 10,521 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 10,360 | 98.47% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 22 | 16.06% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 33.58% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 5.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 62 | 45.26% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 16.06% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 53 | 38.69% |
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.
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.
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.