Desoto Lakes
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Desoto Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 2,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Desoto Acres, 1.2 miles W.
- 2,137residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 5,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 34235ZIP code
About Desoto Lakes
Desoto Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,137 at the 2020 US census, down from 3,646 at the 2010 US Census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Desoto Lakes
- Median household income
- $76,417
- Median home value
- $357,700
- Median rent
- $1,468/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Desoto Lakes had 2,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,158 per sq mi (1,992 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desoto Lakes at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.41 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.3805° N, 82.4990° W |
| ZIP code | 34235 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1217300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desoto Lakes
- Desoto Acres1.2 mi W
- Kensington Park1.7 mi S
- The Meadows1.9 mi SE
- North Sarasota2.2 mi SW
- Pinecraft4.0 mi S
- Sarasota4.0 mi SW
- Fruitville4.1 mi SE
- Whitfield4.5 mi NW
- Sarasota Springs5.2 mi S
- Southgate5.2 mi S
- Bayshore Gardens6.1 mi NW
- Ridge Wood Heights6.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Lakes
What county is Desoto Lakes in?
Desoto Lakes is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of Desoto Lakes, FL?
2,137 people lived in Desoto Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desoto Lakes, FL?
The ZIP code of Desoto Lakes is 34235.
What is the elevation of Desoto Lakes?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desoto Lakes?
Desoto Acres (1.2 mi), Kensington Park (1.7 mi), The Meadows (1.9 mi), North Sarasota (2.2 mi), Pinecraft (4.0 mi).
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