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SARASOTA ZIP CODE GUIDE

Sarasota ZIP codes: what each area covers and what homes are worth

Sarasota mail uses a cluster of 342xx ZIP codes, and the 12 residential ZIPs tracked here range from a Zillow typical home value of $278,186 in 34234 to $1,004,398 in 34236 (August 2026). Every one of the 12 was lower than a year earlier. A Sarasota mailing address does not mean a home is inside the City of Sarasota, so check the jurisdiction before you compare taxes and services.

Researched September 25, 2026 · Bright Florida Homes
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Sarasota ZIP codes by typical home value

ZIP codeTypical home value12-month change
34236$1,004,400−2.4%
34240$744,100−2.3%
34241$583,400−1.6%
34238$495,000−3.8%
34239$492,200−0.3%
34243$395,800−3.6%
34231$364,000−2.4%
34233$360,900−3.8%
34232$355,400−2.1%
34235$311,200−5.3%
34237$281,600−1.7%
34234$278,200−3.0%

Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026, for ZIP codes Zillow assigns to Sarasota. Some extend past city limits.

A Sarasota ZIP code is a mailing area, not a city boundary

The City of Sarasota lists its ZIP codes as 34230 to 34243, plus 34249, 34260 and 34276 to 34277. Several of those ZIPs reach well beyond the city limits into unincorporated Sarasota County, and 34243 crosses into Manatee County. A home can carry a Sarasota address and still sit in a county-run area with different taxes, utilities and building rules.

That matters for your budget. On the 2025 Sarasota County tax roll, the countywide rate outside Longboat Key, North Port and Venice was 11.4737 mills, and the City of Sarasota added 3.4078 mills on top. Before you compare two homes in the same ZIP, ask which taxing district each parcel is in. Our Sarasota County property tax guide explains how to read the bill.

Sarasota ZIP codes one by one

The area notes below come from census place records and official addresses. They are a starting point, not a boundary map. Confirm any specific address with the USPS ZIP lookup and the Sarasota County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

34236: downtown, the keys and the bayfront

This is the only ZIP in the group with a typical value above $1 million, at $1,004,398, down 2.4% on the year. It covers downtown Sarasota and the islands reached by the John Ringling Causeway: Bird Key, St. Armands and Lido Key. The Bird Key Homeowners Association uses a 34236 address. Condos dominate downtown and much of Lido, so the ZIP figure blends high-rise units with single-family bayfront homes.

34240: east county and the Sarasota side of Lakewood Ranch

Typical value $744,115, down 2.3%. Lakewood Ranch lists 34240 among its ZIP codes, and Neal Communities' Windward model center carries a 34240 address. Expect newer master-planned neighborhoods alongside older large-lot and rural properties. Check for CDD assessments here, which we cover in our Sarasota new construction guide.

34241: southeast Sarasota and Skye Ranch

Typical value $583,450, down 1.6%. The Lake Sarasota census area uses 34241, and Taylor Morrison's Skye Ranch amenity addresses are in 34241. The mix runs from established ranch homes on bigger lots to new construction east of I-75.

34238: Palmer Ranch and the south-central corridor

Typical value $494,972, down 3.8%. The Palmer Ranch census area lists 34238. Most homes here sit in HOA-governed subdivisions, many with golf or gated entries. See our Palmer Ranch guide for the master association details.

34239: Southgate and the area south of downtown

Typical value $492,235, down just 0.3%, the smallest drop of the 12. The Southgate census area uses 34239. Housing is mostly mid-century single-family homes on established streets, with some higher-priced homes closer to the bay.

34243: the Manatee County line and airport area

Typical value $395,849, down 3.6%. Whitfield, a Manatee County community, uses a Sarasota 34243 address, and so does part of Desoto Acres in Sarasota County. If you shop here, confirm the county first, because the tax collector, school district and permitting office change at the line.

34231: Gulf Gate and the southwest mainland

Typical value $364,023, down 2.4%. Gulf Gate Estates and Ridge Wood Heights both use 34231. Expect a mix of single-family homes, villas and condos, with some parcels near the bay and the Siesta Key bridges.

34233: Bee Ridge

Typical value $360,937, down 3.8%. The Bee Ridge census area uses 34233. Homes are largely suburban single-family and villa communities in unincorporated county.

34232: Fruitville and Sarasota Springs

Typical value $355,377, down 2.1%. The Fruitville and Sarasota Springs census areas both list 34232. Much of the stock dates from the 1960s to the 1980s, so roof age, plumbing and electrical panels matter for insurance.

34235: The Meadows, Kensington Park and Desoto Lakes

Typical value $311,158, down 5.3%, the largest fall of the 12. The Meadows, Kensington Park and Desoto Lakes census areas all use 34235. There is a large share of attached villas and condos here. See our The Meadows guide for that community.

34237: central Sarasota east of downtown

Typical value $281,551, down 1.7%. We could not confirm a full neighborhood list for this ZIP from an official source, so check any address you are considering against the city limits map before you assume city services and city taxes apply.

34234: north Sarasota

Typical value $278,186, down 3.0%, the lowest in the group. Desoto Acres, north of downtown, lists 34234. This ZIP includes both city and county parcels, so confirm the jurisdiction on each listing.

Barrier island ZIPs you may see on listings

Two popular island ZIPs are not part of the City of Sarasota data set above. Siesta Key uses 34242, and Longboat Key uses 34228. Longboat Key is its own town, split between Manatee and Sarasota counties. South of the city, Osprey uses 34229 and Nokomis uses 34274 to 34275, and we cover both in our Osprey and Nokomis guides.

How to use ZIP-level home values

A ZIP typical value is a blend. In 34236, a downtown one-bedroom condo and a bayfront house on Bird Key feed the same number. Use the ZIP figure to rank areas, then pull recent sales for the property type you actually want.

  • Compare like with like. Ask a local agent for sales of the same property type, age and flood exposure within the ZIP.
  • Check the tax district. City parcels pay the city millage on top of the county rate.
  • Check flood exposure. Coastal ZIPs mix high and low ground. Look up the parcel on the FEMA flood map and ask for an elevation certificate.
  • Read the trend with care. All 12 ZIPs fell over the year, by between 0.3% and 5.3%. The citywide picture is in our Sarasota housing market update.

If you want a value for a specific home rather than a ZIP average, start with our Sarasota home value page.

Common questions

What is the most expensive ZIP code in Sarasota?+

Among the 12 Sarasota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, 34236 had the highest typical home value in August 2026 at $1,004,398, down 2.4% on a year earlier. It covers downtown and the islands off the John Ringling Causeway, including Bird Key, St. Armands and Lido Key. The figure blends condos and single-family homes, so compare sales of your property type.

Which Sarasota ZIP code has the lowest home values?+

ZIP 34234, in north Sarasota, had the lowest Zillow typical home value of the 12 tracked ZIPs in August 2026, at $278,186, down 3.0% on the year. 34237 was close behind at $281,551. Lower ZIP averages can hide wide street-by-street differences, so check recent sales and the parcel's flood exposure.

Is every Sarasota address inside the City of Sarasota?+

No. Many Sarasota ZIP codes extend into unincorporated Sarasota County, and 34243 reaches into Manatee County. The difference affects your property tax, because city parcels paid an extra 3.4078 mills on the 2025 roll, and it can change who supplies water, sewer and trash service. Check the parcel on the property appraiser's site.

What ZIP code is Siesta Key?+

Siesta Key uses ZIP code 34242. It is mostly unincorporated Sarasota County, with a small portion inside the City of Sarasota. Because Siesta Key is not in the City of Sarasota ZIP data set, check recent island sales with a local agent rather than relying on a mainland ZIP average.

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