Laurel
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Laurel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 12,186 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nokomis, 2.2 miles SE.
- 12,186residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.5 km²
- 1,341 / sq mipopulation density
- 34275ZIP code
About Laurel
Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,186 as of the 2020 census, up from 8,171 at the 2010 census. Laurel is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $92,340
- Median home value
- $478,900
- Median rent
- $1,323/mo
- Median age
- 63.7
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Laurel had 12,186 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,186 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,341 per sq mi (518 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,186 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.09 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.1510° N, 82.4555° W |
| ZIP code | 34275 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1239600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- Nokomis2.2 mi SE
- Osprey3.0 mi NW
- Venice3.4 mi SE
- Vamo5.5 mi NW
- Palmer Ranch5.6 mi N
- Venice Gardens5.9 mi SE
- South Venice7.7 mi S
- Gulf Gate8.0 mi NW
- Plantation8.3 mi SE
- Bee Ridge9.3 mi N
- South Gate Ridge9.6 mi N
- Ridge Wood Heights10.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel in?
Laurel is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of Laurel, FL?
12,186 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel, FL?
The ZIP code of Laurel is 34275.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel?
Nokomis (2.2 mi), Osprey (3.0 mi), Venice (3.4 mi), Vamo (5.5 mi), Palmer Ranch (5.6 mi).
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