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U.S. ZIP Code · FL34238

Sarasota County · North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Typical home value

$501,626[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.0%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+3.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+76.6%
vs metro
+29.3%
vs state
+44.6%
ZIP 34238 location in FL
Location of ZIP 34238 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 34238 is worth $501,626 — 29.3% above the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,087 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,087[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,713[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sarasota County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
No Rating

#Who lives here

Population
23,821[3]
Median household income
$97,926[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sarasota County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,777[5]
Moved in
18,179
Moved out
16,402

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · SARASOTA

    476 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$25,042

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,536
Loan principal$401,301
Down payment$100,325
Total interest paid$511,837

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.56
Monthly cost to own$3,264
Monthly rent$2,087

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
15th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 34238?
The typical home in 34238 is worth $501,626, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 34238?
Home values in 34238 are down 7.0% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 34238?
A typical home in 34238 rents for about $2,087 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 34238?
The effective property tax rate in 34238 is 0.7% — roughly $3,713 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 34238?
ZIP code 34238 has a population of 23,821 and a median household income of $97,926.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Sarasota, FL

    Typical home
    $499,931
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Laurel CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $503,480
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Lakewood Ranch CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $518,620
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Lakewood Ranch CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $545,071
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • FL

    Typical home
    $417,065
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Lake Sarasota CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $587,674
    Gross yield
    6.4%

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