ZIP Code 34208 in Bradenton, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Bradenton, Florida
Names to Avoid:
Samoset
County:Manatee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:09:02 PM
Population:38,522 [See All]
Area Code:941
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.4912, -82.5112
Land Area:16.484 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 34208 has 38,522 residents and 14,369 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 37.7 years, younger than the state (43.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.5%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:38,522Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:43,779Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:44,498Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,336.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$59,899Source: Census ACS
Households:14,369Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$303,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--32,49634,06934,31535,17037,71438,36638,24839,53840,99843,39741,10241,52143,779
Decennial Census33,121------------------38,522------
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: 37.7

Male Median Age: 36.6

Female Median Age: 39.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0961,1871,4401,4491,2561,2651,2051,2121,0179971,0621,2191,2031,000882570320293
Female1,1571,2371,4151,3001,3041,3211,2591,1841,1551,1161,1611,3321,2701,1751,011652406394
Total2,2532,4242,8552,7492,5602,5862,4642,3962,1722,1132,2232,5512,4732,1751,8931,222726687
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,47043.04%
Black:7,15515.82%
Hispanic:*12,43227.48%
Asian:5731.27%
American Indian:2420.53%
Hawaiian:440.10%
Other:5,32511.77%
Total:45,241100%
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:18,67348.47%36.6 years
Females:19,84951.53%39.1 years
Total:38,522100%37.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:33,75877.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,4503.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,1157.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5,45619.58%
Total Population:43,779100%
Total Native Population:35,20880.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:8,57119.58%
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 $59,899, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,538 (48.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,235. Family households earn a median of $64,377 versus $42,970 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,407). By gender, male median income is $47,044 and female is $42,283, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,761 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.0%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.7%).

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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$40,361$38,193$38,325$39,168$39,723$41,977$44,846$47,139$48,664$50,050$51,210$55,576$59,899
Median Family Income$43,792$41,387$42,071$44,082$44,578$48,672$51,370$53,003$55,282$53,483$54,688$57,314$64,377
Median NonFamily Income$27,103$26,082$24,402$25,208$25,000$25,175$25,884$29,238$32,722$33,504$36,039$41,157$42,970
Median Male Income$32,558$31,488$31,168$31,171$30,096$31,349$31,553$34,015$36,293$40,132$42,342$46,583$47,044
Median Female Income$26,201$26,223$27,510$28,391$29,500$29,869$31,262$31,721$31,503$35,972$38,348$39,528$42,283
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:18,31055.15%
Unemployed:1,2743.84%
Not In Labor Force:13,61641.01%
Total:33,200100%
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:5,80931.73%
Service:3,82420.88%
Sales and Office:3,65319.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,66514.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,35912.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:18,310100%
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 $303,600, which is below the state median ($325,000), is up $137,300 (82.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131,500. The median gross rent is $1,409, which is lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $571 (68.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $344. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.65% (62.45% with a mortgage, 37.55% free-and-clear) and renters 41.35% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.01%, which is markedly above 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$166,300$159,700$146,800$135,300$133,200$150,800$155,900$161,800$172,100$204,300$208,800$259,500$303,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3886.40%
$500 to $999:62910.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,68344.24%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,38222.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:5348.80%
$2,500 to $2,999:2403.96%
$3,000 or more:1001.65%
No Rent:1091.80%
Total:6,065100%
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$838$847$862$862$871$915$970$1,021$1,065$1,126$1,207$1,352$1,409
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,37236.63%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,23022.02%
Renter Occupied:6,06541.35%
Total Occupied Housing Units:14,667100%

Occupied Housing Units:14,66785.99%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,38914.01%
Total Housing Units:17,056100%
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:10,62662.30%
Multi-Family Units:5,14030.14%
Other Units:1,2907.56%
Total Housing Units:17,056100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 79.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 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 (54.04%). College enrollment is 12.43%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:2,5318.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3,31011.37%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9,42032.36%
Some college, no degree:4,90116.83%
Associate's degree:2,5628.80%
Bachelor's degree:4,24414.58%
Graduate or professional degree:2,1467.37%
Total:29,114100%
High school or higher:23,27379.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,39021.95%
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:20,08042.10%
Public Insurance:19,55140.99%
No Insurance:8,07016.92%
Total:47,701100%
Has Health Insurance:39,63183.08%
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 Poverty15.1%18.5%19.2%20.1%18.6%16.8%16.2%15.3%14.2%13.8%13.7%12.8%11.7%
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:6405.98%
Kindergarten:6636.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5,78754.04%
High school (grades 9-12):2,28721.36%
College or graduate school:1,33112.43%
Total:10,708100%
Early Childhood:1,30312.17%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8,73781.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34208 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 965 business establishments, employing about 18,679 people with an annual payroll of $930,857,000. USPS data shows 16,792 residential mailboxes and 905 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,792Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:905Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:22,597Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,627Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,968Source: USPS
# of Businesses:965Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$229,267,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$930,857,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:18,679Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34208 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 4.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 34208. It covers 16.484 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.583 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:16.484 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.583 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


34209 | | 34207

Schools in ZIP Code 34208


ZIP Code 34208 is in the Manatee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 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.

Manatee Elementary School 1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Samoset Elementary School 3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Southeast High School 1200 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Hospital Homebound Instruction 1400 1st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
William H. Bashaw Elementary 3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies 2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Palmshores Behavior Health Center 1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Team Success A School Of Excellence 202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Horizons Academy 1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication 3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start 302 Manatee Ave E Ste 100
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Just For Girls Elementary School 1011 21st St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Manatee County School District
Tabernacle Christian School 1218 7th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Private School
Lighthouse Preparatory Christian School 1501 7th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34208


Manatee Technical College 6305 State Rd 70 East
Bradenton, FL 34203
Type: Post Secondary
State College Of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota 5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
Type: Post Secondary
Sarasota School Of Massage Therapy 5899 Whitfield Ave Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34243-6130
Type: Post Secondary
New College Of Florida 5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
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

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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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