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ZIP 34228

Pop. 7,539·Sarasota County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$8,209/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.9%
vs US Median
+$6,244
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 34228 · $8,209
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$98,508/yr
At $8,209/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySarasota County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34228 (Longboat Key, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 70.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,539
Median income
$158,030
Median age
71.2
Renters
6.4%
Age distribution
21.1%
68.4%
Under 180.9%
18–340.8%
35–548.7%
55–6421.1%
65+68.4%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
94.2%
White94.2%
Black0.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.8%
Other1%
Education (25+)
19.5%
70.3%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma9.2%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+70.3%
Housing tenure
93.6%
Owner93.6%
Renter6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34228 in Longboat Key, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,797 → $158,030
up 29.7%
Population
7,446 → 7,539
up 1.2%
Renter share
6.2% → 6.4%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
66.8% → 70.3%
+3.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34228 in Longboat Key, FL now reports about $158,030, up from $121,797 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 7,446 residents to roughly 7,539. College-educated residents now make up 70.3% of adults here, versus 66.8% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 34228

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 34228 covers Longboat Key, FL. The median rent here is $8,209/mo as of June 2026.

At 62% of local median household income ($158,030/yr), ZIP 34228 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34228?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34228 (Longboat Key, FL) is $8,209. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34228's median rent of $8,209/mo is $6,244 (318%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34228 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34228 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #2 out of 669 ZIPs tracked at $8,209/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $328,000/year (~$158/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $8,209/mo in ZIP 34228. The local median household income is $158,030/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34228?

Rent in ZIP 34228 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 34228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34228 is considered expensive for renters. At $8,209/mo, rent takes approximately 62% of the local median household income ($158,030/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34228 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 34228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.4% of ZIP 34228 households are renters, while 93.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34228 compare to the rest of Longboat Key?

ZIP 34228 sits right at the Longboat Key citywide median of $8,209/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34228 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
62%
EXPENSIVE

At $8,209/mo, rent takes ~62% of ZIP 34228's median household income ($158,030/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34228 62%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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