ZIP Code 34202 in Bradenton, FL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Bradenton, Florida
City Alias:Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Rch
County:Manatee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:08:54 PM
Population:26,797 [See All]
Area Code:941
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.4134, -82.3782
Land Area:23.1 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 34202 has 26,797 residents and 11,449 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 54.3 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:26,797Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,237Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:33,773Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,160.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$123,210Source: Census ACS
Households:11,449Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$620,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,50920,80220,91820,45221,87121,73322,46223,73924,63723,75924,92026,76227,237
Decennial Census19,816------------------26,797------
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: 54.3

Male Median Age: 53.7

Female Median Age: 54.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3765877747525614594395115977458629231,0411,2121,364992431301
Female4325777277165044434636156498609891,1281,3081,4161,427847373396
Total8081,1641,5011,4681,0659029021,1261,2461,6051,8512,0512,3492,6282,7911,839804697
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:22,64684.76%
Black:6052.26%
Hispanic:*2,0297.59%
Asian:8693.25%
American Indian:420.16%
Hawaiian:190.07%
Other:5071.90%
Total:26,717100%
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


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12,92748.24%53.7 years
Females:13,87051.76%54.8 years
Total:26,797100%54.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:23,67686.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3891.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,2388.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:93411.65%
Total Population:27,237100%
Total Native Population:24,06588.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,17211.65%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $123,210, which is considerably higher than the state median ($71,711), is up $34,960 (39.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,507. Family households earn a median of $133,563 versus $72,879 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,684). By gender, male median income is $101,416 and female is $61,685, which is far above the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $39,731 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$88,250$88,960$89,756$88,667$89,362$93,182$95,610$96,919$102,703$103,226$104,907$114,234$123,210
Median Family Income$92,629$95,654$95,705$96,409$96,663$101,717$104,189$108,457$118,278$120,298$117,500$124,180$133,563
Median NonFamily Income$69,844$66,466$61,627$50,981$50,267$51,493$49,594$49,840$53,617$57,045$57,337$67,392$72,879
Median Male Income$64,755$70,844$70,123$75,118$75,822$80,391$78,087$75,478$77,011$73,162$77,962$90,726$101,416
Median Female Income$45,417$48,940$46,735$50,813$53,457$54,800$57,878$58,415$55,854$53,470$56,347$56,096$61,685
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:10,98047.89%
Unemployed:3381.47%
Not In Labor Force:11,61150.64%
Total:22,929100%
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:6,07655.34%
Service:1,20911.01%
Sales and Office:2,64724.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3933.58%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6555.97%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,980100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $620,700, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $248,600 (66.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $175,100. The median gross rent is $2,111, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $577 (37.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $269. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.63% (55.56% with a mortgage, 44.44% free-and-clear) and renters 21.37% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.94%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$372,100$344,600$323,200$333,600$352,100$362,400$393,300$419,300$445,600$454,200$468,200$550,300$620,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:421.82%
$1,000 to $1,499:1496.46%
$1,500 to $1,999:76633.20%
$2,000 to $2,499:82335.67%
$2,500 to $2,999:32614.13%
$3,000 or more:1727.46%
No Rent:291.26%
Total:2,307100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,534$1,622$1,593$1,630$1,723$1,724$1,820$1,816$1,842$1,788$1,810$1,941$2,111
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,71643.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,77234.94%
Renter Occupied:2,30721.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,795100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,79586.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,74813.94%
Total Housing Units:12,543100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,90378.95%
Multi-Family Units:2,56520.45%
Other Units:750.60%
Total Housing Units:12,543100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 57.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 3.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.90%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.97%). College enrollment is 25.47%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2491.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2881.41%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,68513.16%
Some college, no degree:3,53717.34%
Associate's degree:2,0079.84%
Bachelor's degree:6,21030.44%
Graduate or professional degree:5,42626.60%
Total:20,402100%
High school or higher:19,86597.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11,63657.03%
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:21,09564.45%
Public Insurance:10,49232.05%
No Insurance:1,1463.50%
Total:32,733100%
Has Health Insurance:31,58796.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.4%6.9%7.1%6.3%6.0%4.7%3.4%3.0%3.0%2.7%1.3%3.4%3.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:2565.22%
Kindergarten:2966.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,91138.97%
High school (grades 9-12):1,19224.31%
College or graduate school:1,24925.47%
Total:4,904100%
Early Childhood:55211.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,39969.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34202 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,093 business establishments, employing about 9,353 people with an annual payroll of $487,028,000. USPS data shows 14,495 residential mailboxes and 577 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,495Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:577Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,824Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,712Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,326Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,093Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$120,742,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$487,028,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,353Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34202 is located in Manatee County, Florida, within the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35840) and Florida's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 865,031 people, about 3.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 34202. It covers 23.1 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.34 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
Land Area:23.1 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.34 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:16Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:875.33 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1207950Source: Census
Place Name:Bradenton city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


34203 | | 34201

Schools in ZIP Code 34202


ZIP Code 34202 is part of 2 school districts, including: Sarasota County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Manatee County School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 7 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pinnacle Academy Inc. 6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
District: Sarasota County School District
Braden River Elementary School 6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
District: Manatee County School District
Braden River Middle School 6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
District: Manatee County School District
Pinnacle Academy Inc. 6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
District: Manatee County School District
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School 6325 Lorraine Rd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
District: Manatee County School District
R. Dan Nolan Middle School 6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
District: Manatee County School District
Robert Willis Elementary School 14705 The Masters Ave
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
District: Manatee County School District
Woodland Early Childhood /Dunn Preparatory School 9607 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34202
District: Private School
Primrose School At Lakewood Ranch Town Center 9127 Town Center Pkwy
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34202


Meridian College 7020 Professional Pkwy E
Sarasota, FL 34240
Type: Post Secondary
Amslee Institute 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Ste 203
Sarasota, FL 34240
Type: Post Secondary
Keiser University-Sarasota 6151 Lake Osprey Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34240
Type: Post Secondary
Everglades University-Sarasota 6001 Lake Osprey Drive #110
Sarasota, FL 34240-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Manatee Technical College 6305 State Rd 70 East
Bradenton, FL 34203
Type: Post Secondary
Sarasota School Of Massage Therapy 5899 Whitfield Ave Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34243-6130
Type: Post Secondary

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 November 1, 2025.

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