Lake Sarasota

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Aerial view of Lake Sarasota, Florida
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Lake Sarasota is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 3,979 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bee Ridge, 2.6 miles W.

About Lake Sarasota

Lake Sarasota is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,979 at the 2020 census, down from 4,679 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Lake Sarasota

Median household income
$92,429
Median home value
$381,000
Median rent
$1,986/mo
Median age
36.8
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Lake Sarasota, FL population

Lake Sarasota had 3,979 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,979
Density5,943 per sq mi (2,295 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Sarasota at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountySarasota County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,979 (2020)
Land area0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates27.2947° N, 82.4332° W
ZIP code34233
Census code (GEOID)1238690

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Sarasota

What county is Lake Sarasota in?

Lake Sarasota is in Sarasota County, Florida.

What is the population of Lake Sarasota, FL?

3,979 people lived in Lake Sarasota at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake Sarasota, FL?

The ZIP code of Lake Sarasota is 34233.

What is the elevation of Lake Sarasota?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake Sarasota?

Bee Ridge (2.6 mi), Sarasota Springs (2.8 mi), Fruitville (3.1 mi), South Gate Ridge (4.0 mi), Pinecraft (4.6 mi).

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