ZIP Code 34272 in Laurel, FL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Laurel, Florida
County:Sarasota County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:41:49 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:941
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:27.1350, -82.4525
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34272 Laurel, FL - Small Postal Service Point

ZIP Code 34272, Laurel

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSarasota County, FL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points139 (1 homes, 39 businesses)
PO Boxes99
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 34275
Key Facts
  • This ZIP Code is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning no alternative mail delivery exists in the immediate area
  • Zero population within the ZCTA boundary, but the post office maintains 99 PO Boxes and serves 39 business delivery points
  • The facility employs 258 people across 6 business establishments, indicating a commercial rather than residential character
  • All street delivery concentrates on a single road (Laurel Rd E) with unit designators, suggesting a business park or commercial center
  • Located as a point within the larger ZIP 34275 territory, serving nearby subdivisions including Mount Pleasant, Laurel Pines, and Laurel Grove

Community Overview

Laurel, Florida is a small postal facility in Sarasota County, classified as a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery. The post office serves 99 PO Boxes and 39 business delivery points, despite having zero population within the ZCTA boundary itself. This point location sits within the larger ZIP 34275 territory, functioning as a service point for surrounding neighborhoods including Mount Pleasant, Laurel Pines, Laurel Grove, and Laurel Hill.

Postal Services and Business Character

The facility handles mail for 6 business establishments employing 258 people. All street delivery is concentrated on a single road, Laurel Rd E, with 34 delivery records that include unit designators. This pattern suggests a business park or small commercial center rather than a residential community. The combination of business employment, PO Box service, and minimal residential population indicates Laurel functions primarily as a commercial postal access point for the surrounding area.

Mailing Information

Mail addressed to Laurel, FL 34272 must use either a PO Box number or the street address on Laurel Rd E with unit numbers. This is a PO Box Only Zone, so carrier route delivery isn't available for the immediate area.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Unit Designators

Single street with unit-based addressing suggests a commercial or business park configuration.

Nearby Areas

Mount Pleasant Laurel Pines Laurel Grove Laurel Hill Spanish Lakes

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34272 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 250 people with an annual payroll of $7,735,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:136Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,929,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,735,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:250Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34272 is located in Sarasota County, Florida, within the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35840) and Florida's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 702,281 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 34272. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:35840Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:702,281Source: Census
MSA:Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:17Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6369.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1239600Source: Census
Place Name:Laurel CDP; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


34274 | | 34270

Schools in ZIP Code 34272


We could not locate which school district 34272 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Laurel Nokomis School 1900 Laurel Rd E
Nokomis, FL 34275
District: Sarasota County School DistrictNearby
Island Village Montessori School 2001 Pinebrook Rd
Venice, FL 34292
District: Sarasota County School DistrictNearby
Venice Elementary School 150 Miami Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
District: Sarasota County School DistrictNearby
Venice Senior High School 1 Indian Ave
Venice, FL 34285
District: Sarasota County School DistrictNearby
Student Leadership Academy 200 Field Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
District: Sarasota County School DistrictNearby
European Academy Of Early Education 239 Albee Rd W
Nokomis, FL 34275
District: Private SchoolNearby
Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School 316 Sarasota St
Venice, FL 34285
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hope Presbyterian School 642 N Auburn Rd
Venice, FL 34292
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34272


Suncoast Technical College 4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233-1798
Type: Post Secondary
Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota 501 N. Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232-5421
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School Great Lakes - Sarasota 501 North Beneva Road Suite 620
Sarasota, FL 34232-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School Great Lakes - Sarasota 501 North Beneva Road Suite 620
Sarasota, FL 34232-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Ringling College Of Art And Design 2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
Type: Post Secondary
Meridian College 7020 Professional Pkwy E
Sarasota, FL 34240
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • 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 (CBD) [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
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov