Siesta Key
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Siesta Key is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 5,454 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Sarasota, 1.0 miles E.
- 5,454residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 2,327 / sq mipopulation density
- 34242ZIP code
About Siesta Key
Siesta Key is a barrier island off the southwest coast of the U.S. state of Florida, located between Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A portion of it lies within the city boundary of Sarasota, but the majority of the key is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County. Siesta Key is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the 2020 census, Siesta Key had a population of 5,454.
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Living in Siesta Key
- Median household income
- $115,854
- Median home value
- $985,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 66.3
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Siesta Key had 5,454 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,454 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,327 per sq mi (898 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Siesta Key at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,454 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.2776° N, 82.5516° W |
| ZIP code | 34242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1266000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Siesta Key
- South Sarasota1.0 mi E
- Ridge Wood Heights2.6 mi E
- Gulf Gate3.0 mi SE
- Southgate3.1 mi NE
- South Gate Ridge3.4 mi E
- Sarasota4.2 mi N
- Pinecraft4.4 mi NE
- Bee Ridge4.8 mi E
- Vamo5.1 mi SE
- Sarasota Springs5.1 mi NE
- North Sarasota5.7 mi N
- Palmer Ranch6.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Siesta Key
What county is Siesta Key in?
Siesta Key is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of Siesta Key, FL?
5,454 people lived in Siesta Key at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Siesta Key, FL?
The ZIP code of Siesta Key is 34242.
What is the elevation of Siesta Key?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Siesta Key?
South Sarasota (1.0 mi), Ridge Wood Heights (2.6 mi), Gulf Gate (3.0 mi), Southgate (3.1 mi), South Gate Ridge (3.4 mi).
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