ZIP Code 34208: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL

Total population: 44,004 Household income: $60,504 Rent: $1,456

Overview

Total population

44,004

Rent

$1,456

Year built

1988

Household income

$60,504

Per capita income

$30,834

Poverty rate

16.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

59.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Florida

County

Manatee County

City

Bradenton

Total population

44,004

Adults over 25

29,969

Total households

15,322

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$60,504

Per capita income

$30,834

Poverty rate

16.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

59.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,456

Year built

1988

Households that rent

43.5%

Households that own

56.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

54.7%

Black

15.6%

Asian

2.2%

Two or more races

18.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

35.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

64.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,465 (89.7%)

Commute time to work

27 mins

Work from home

1,885 (10.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

31%

High school graduate or GED

34.4%

Some college or associate degree

12.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

22.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 34208 with: Manatee County, FL Bradenton, FL North Port metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 34208

Total population44,004

Rent$1,456

Year built1988

Household income$60,504

Per capita income$30,834

Poverty rate16.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Manatee County, FL

Total population429,792

Rent$1,671

Year built1991

Household income$78,457

Per capita income$46,573

Poverty rate9.8%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Bradenton, FL

Total population57,014

Rent$1,618

Year built1983

Household income$60,822

Per capita income$36,277

Poverty rate14.8%

Unemployment rate3.6%

North Port Metro Area, FL

Total population889,339

Rent$1,747

Year built1989

Household income$80,859

Per capita income$52,393

Poverty rate9.2%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077

Rent$1,669

Year built1988

Household income$74,568

Per capita income$42,609

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP34208	CountyManatee, FL	CityBradenton, FL	Metro AreaNorth Port metro area, FL	StateFlorida	CountryUnited States
Total population	44,004	429,792	57,014	889,339	22,416,077	334,922,499
Rent	$1,456	$1,671	$1,618	$1,747	$1,669	$1,413
Year built	1988	1991	1983	1989	1988	1980
Household income	$60,504	$78,457	$60,822	$80,859	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income	$30,834	$46,573	$36,277	$52,393	$42,609	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.2%	9.8%	14.8%	9.2%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.6%	3.6%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 34208

Rent & Income

In 34208, the typical monthly rent is $1,456 and the typical household income is $60,504. Rent here is lower than both Bradenton and Florida, and household income is similar to Bradenton and lower than Florida. The estimated poverty rate is 16.2%, which is higher than in both Bradenton and Florida.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 43.5% of households. About 59.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 34208 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 34208 — Poverty

How ZIP 34208 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,456	66 / 299	from lower rent	$999 – $3,263
Household income	$60,504	245 / 299	from higher income	$30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate	16.2%	237 / 299	from lower poverty	2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 34208

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 66th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. At the state level, values extend from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 34208 holds the 245th out of 299 ZIP Codes. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 34208 ranks 237th out of 299 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 34208 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,456 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 34208

Annual Household Income: $60,504

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 34208

Estimated Rate: 16.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 34208

In ZIP Code 34208, households that rent: 6,658 (43.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,658	43.5%
Owner-Occupied	8,664	56.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 34208

In ZIP Code 34208, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,959 (59.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,959	59.5%
Other renter households	2,699	40.5%
Total renter households	6,658	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 34208

Less than High School: 9,283 people (31%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,298 people (34.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,710 people (12.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,678 people (22.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,969

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.