Lake Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

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.
- 3,979residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 5,943 / sq mipopulation density
- 34233ZIP code
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 had 3,979 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,979 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,943 per sq mi (2,295 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Sarasota at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,979 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.2947° N, 82.4332° W |
| ZIP code | 34233 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1238690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Sarasota
- Bee Ridge2.6 mi W
- Sarasota Springs2.8 mi W
- Fruitville3.1 mi NW
- South Gate Ridge4.0 mi W
- Pinecraft4.6 mi NW
- Palmer Ranch4.6 mi S
- Ridge Wood Heights4.8 mi W
- Southgate5.0 mi W
- Gulf Gate5.2 mi SW
- The Meadows5.4 mi NW
- Kensington Park5.7 mi NW
- South Sarasota6.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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