Sarasota County GIS Maps
Sarasota County, Florida, has 434,006 residents across 303,900 parcels and covers 556.9 square miles. The population grew 14.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Sarasota County is 12115.
North Port is the county's largest population center. Sarasota County also includes 23 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Sarasota County Trends
- Population
- 434,006▴
- Median Home Value
- $373,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 45,246▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Sarasota County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sarasota County Parcels
Sarasota County has 303,900 mapped parcels. The median assessed value is $289,900. The median lot size is 0.23 acres. 2,312 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1988 or earlier. The records carry 249,581 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Sarasota County Parcel viewer here.
Sarasota County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 303,900 | 100% |
| Owner name | 303,900 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 303,900 | 100% |
| Site address | 303,900 | 100% |
| Land use code | 303,900 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 303,900 | 100% |
| Land value | 303,900 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 303,900 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 303,900 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Sarasota County parcel records.
Sarasota County Population
Sarasota County had 434,006 residents in 2020. That was 14.4% higher than in 2010. Sarasota County added 108,049 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 779 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Venice, Sarasota and Sarasota.
Population Trend in Sarasota County FL
Sarasota County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sarasota County Zip Codes
Sarasota County has 23 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Venice (34293), Sarasota (34232) and Sarasota (34231). Venice is the largest zip by population, with about 44,935 residents or 10% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 26% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sarasota County FL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34293 | Venice | 44,935 | ▴ 36.2% |
| 34232 | Sarasota | 34,671 | ▴ 12% |
| 34231 | Sarasota | 31,492 | ▴ 4% |
| 34287 | North Port | 26,277 | ▴ 10.1% |
| 34238 | Sarasota | 22,050 | ▴ 26% |
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Sarasota County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sarasota County Demographics
Sarasota County has a median age of 57.3, which makes the county a little older than Florida overall. About 14% of residents are under 18, while 37.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 37.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 39.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sarasota County FL
Median Age
57.3
Under 18
14%
Age 65+
37.3%
Bachelor's+
39.7%
Sarasota County School Districts
Sarasota County is served by 1 public school district with 45,246 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sarasota County FL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County School District | 45,246 | 100% | ▾ -0.2% |
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Sarasota County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sarasota County Housing & Real Estate
Sarasota County has a median home value of $373,100 and a median gross rent of $1,715. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Florida median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $499,450 and homes spent about 74 days on the market.
Sarasota County Housing Mix
Sarasota County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sarasota County Housing Trends
Sarasota County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota County has 25,234 business listings across 1,082 categories. The largest categories in Sarasota County business listings are Real Estate Agents (1,100, 4.4%), Contractors (448, 1.8%), and Real Estate (345, 1.4%). The full Sarasota County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sarasota County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sarasota County, FL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 1,100 | 4.4% |
| Contractors | 448 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate | 345 | 1.4% |
| Medical Offices | 343 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 315 | 1.2% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 315 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 304 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 287 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 275 | 1.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 274 | 1.1% |
Sarasota County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Solstice Health and Wellness | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Sarasota |
| Ringling College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Sarasota |
| Nautical Bowls | Acai Bowls | Longboat Key |
| The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort | Accommodation | Longboat Key |
| T&H Comptrollers CPA | Accountant | Venice |
| Maria Selby Gardens | Active Life | Sarasota |
| Acupuncture Healing Works | Acupuncture | Sarasota |
| Jeffrey Anglin Morningstar Counseling | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota |
| A Bond of Love Adoption Agency | Adoption Services | Sarasota |
| Adam & Eve Stores | Adult Entertainment | Sarasota |
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Sarasota County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sarasota County Basemaps
Sarasota County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Sarasota County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sarasota County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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