COUNTY REPORT FL

Sarasota County, Florida

33 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sarasota County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Across all 33 ZIP codes in Sarasota County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Sarasota County Compares

Sarasota County94/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Sarasota County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Sarasota County scores 14 points above the Florida state average (80/100) and 21 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34229 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34293 (82/100)
$361K
Median Home Value
$2,364
Avg Remediation (66% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sarasota County, Florida

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,000, driven primarily by sea_level

43.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
43.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
23/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
3%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,000

Sea Level Rise $2,636/yr
Flood $1,880/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

274,223 housing units in Sarasota County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 33%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Sarasota County

$361K
Median Home Value
$2,364
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sarasota County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Sarasota County residents

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Sarasota County

8 community water systems serving Sarasota County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Sarasota County.

Systems with the most violations in Sarasota County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sarasota County

33 ZIP codes tracked in Sarasota County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34229 Osprey 100 A 0 $636K
2 34231 Sarasota 100 A 0 $363K
3 34232 Sarasota 100 A 0 $333K
4 34234 Sarasota 100 A 2 $223K
5 34235 Sarasota 100 A 0 $338K
6 34236 Sarasota 100 A 0 $917K
7 34237 Sarasota 100 A 0 $234K
8 34238 Sarasota 100 A 0 $533K
9 34240 Sarasota 100 A 0 $622K
10 34242 Sarasota 100 A 0 $996K
11 34275 Nokomis 100 A 0 $436K
12 34285 Venice 100 A 0 $295K
13 34292 Venice 100 A 0 $417K
14 34233 Sarasota 99 A 1 $364K
15 34241 Sarasota 99 A 1 $480K
16 34223 Englewood 83 B 0 $358K
17 34239 Sarasota 83 B 0 $418K
18 33578 Riverview 82 B 4 $298K
19 34286 North Port 82 B 3 $318K
20 34287 North Port 82 B 3 $235K
21 34288 North Port 82 B 3 $333K
22 34291 North Port 82 B 3 $327K
23 34293 Venice 82 B 3 $368K
24 33595 Valrico
25 34272 Laurel
26 34274 Nokomis
27 34276 Sarasota
28 34277 Sarasota
29 34278 Sarasota
30 34284 Venice
31 34289 North Port 3 $338K
32 34290 North Port
33 34295 Englewood

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sarasota County

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Overview

Sarasota County in Florida covers 33 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100) across 23 scored records.

10 of 24 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sarasota County?
Sarasota County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 33 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sarasota County?
Sarasota County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 33 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sarasota County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sarasota County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,000 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sarasota County?
The median home build year in Sarasota County is 1988. 43.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sarasota County compare to Florida?
Sarasota County has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sarasota County, FL: HSS 94/100; 10 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/sarasota/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sarasota County, FL: HSS 94/100; 10 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/sarasota/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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