South Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
South Sarasota is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 5,133 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Siesta Key, 1.0 miles W.
- 5,133residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 2,668 / sq mipopulation density
- 34242ZIP code
About South Sarasota
South Sarasota is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,133 at the 2020 census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in South Sarasota
- Median household income
- $92,933
- Median home value
- $780,200
- Median rent
- $1,693/mo
- Median age
- 56.7
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South Sarasota had 5,133 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,133 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,668 per sq mi (1,030 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Sarasota at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,133 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.2828° N, 82.5372° W |
| ZIP code | 34242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1267887 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Sarasota
- Siesta Key1.0 mi W
- Ridge Wood Heights1.7 mi E
- Southgate2.2 mi NE
- South Gate Ridge2.5 mi E
- Gulf Gate2.5 mi SE
- Pinecraft3.6 mi NE
- Sarasota3.9 mi N
- Bee Ridge3.9 mi E
- Sarasota Springs4.2 mi NE
- Vamo4.9 mi SE
- North Sarasota5.2 mi N
- Kensington Park5.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Sarasota
What county is South Sarasota in?
South Sarasota is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of South Sarasota, FL?
5,133 people lived in South Sarasota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Sarasota, FL?
The ZIP code of South Sarasota is 34242.
What is the elevation of South Sarasota?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Sarasota?
Siesta Key (1.0 mi), Ridge Wood Heights (1.7 mi), Southgate (2.2 mi), South Gate Ridge (2.5 mi), Gulf Gate (2.5 mi).
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