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ZIP Code 34242

Sarasota, Florida

FIPS 34242

Juniper

ZIP Code 34242 is in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,046,100

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.6

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,529

Median Age

65.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,046,100

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$7,098

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

9.02

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$2,932

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

93%

Recession Drop %

-45%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

54.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

74.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

85.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.6

Higher than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.77

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 34242: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 34242?
The median home value in ZIP Code 34242 is $1,046,100, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 34242?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 34242 is $7,098, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 34242 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 34242 cost about 9.02× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 34242?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 34242 is $2,932 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 34242?
ZIP Code 34242 averages 74.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.8°F, winter lows around 54.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 34242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 34242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.6 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.77 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →