Sarasota County, Florida
33 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Across all 33 ZIP codes in Sarasota County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Sarasota County Compares
How Sarasota County Compares
Sarasota County scores 9 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,323, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.216% avg pipe failure probability
43.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,323
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Sarasota County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarasota Company Special Util District | 272,267 | 135 |
| 2 | Sarasota-city of | 55,364 | 120 |
| 3 | Pluris-south Gate Utilities | 15,897 | 120 |
| 4 | Pluris-wedgefield Inc. | 6,157 | 120 |
| 5 | Sun Outdoors Sarasota | 3,800 | 120 |
30 total water systems serve Sarasota County.
All ZIP Codes in Sarasota County
33 ZIP codes tracked in Sarasota County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34276 | Sarasota | 95 | A | 8 (3 health) | — |
| 2 | 34277 | Sarasota | 95 | A | 8 (3 health) | — |
| 3 | 34284 | Venice | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 34274 | Nokomis | 93 | A | 1 | — |
| 5 | 34290 | North Port | 93 | A | 3 | — |
| 6 | 34278 | Sarasota | 92 | A | 8 (3 health) | — |
| 7 | 34295 | Englewood | 90 | A | 2 | — |
| 8 | 34288 | North Port | 89 | A | 3 | $333K |
| 9 | 34289 | North Port | 89 | A | 3 | $338K |
| 10 | 34233 | Sarasota | 87 | A | 8 (3 health) | $364K |
| 11 | 34235 | Sarasota | 87 | A | 8 (3 health) | $338K |
| 12 | 33595 | Valrico | 85 | A | 5 | — |
| 13 | 34234 | Sarasota | 82 | B | 8 (3 health) | $223K |
| 14 | 34238 | Sarasota | 82 | B | 8 (3 health) | $533K |
| 15 | 34240 | Sarasota | 82 | B | 8 (3 health) | $622K |
| 16 | 34241 | Sarasota | 82 | B | 8 (3 health) | $480K |
| 17 | 33578 | Riverview | 79 | B | 2 | $298K |
| 18 | 34286 | North Port | 79 | B | 3 | $318K |
| 19 | 34291 | North Port | 79 | B | 3 | $327K |
| 20 | 34292 | Venice | 79 | B | 2 | $417K |
| 21 | 34293 | Venice | 79 | B | 2 | $368K |
| 22 | 34275 | Nokomis | 78 | B | 1 | $436K |
| 23 | 34231 | Sarasota | 77 | B | 8 (3 health) | $363K |
| 24 | 34232 | Sarasota | 77 | B | 8 (3 health) | $333K |
| 25 | 34237 | Sarasota | 77 | B | 8 (3 health) | $234K |
| 26 | 34239 | Sarasota | 77 | B | 8 (3 health) | $418K |
| 27 | 34285 | Venice | 74 | B | 2 | $295K |
| 28 | 34287 | North Port | 74 | B | 3 | $235K |
| 29 | 34272 | Laurel | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 30 | 34236 | Sarasota | 72 | B | 8 (3 health) | $917K |
| 31 | 34242 | Sarasota | 72 | B | 8 (3 health) | $996K |
| 32 | 34223 | Englewood | 70 | B | 2 | $358K |
| 33 | 34229 | Osprey | 60 | C | 0 | $636K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sarasota County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sarasota County, Florida
Overview
Sarasota County in Florida covers 33 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
31 of 33 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 45 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.