ZIP Code 34242: Sarasota, FL
ZIP code 34242 is assigned to Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida. Its reference point is at latitude 27.2566 and longitude -82.5398 (27°15'23.8"N 82°32'23.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 34242
Sarasota has 17 ZIP codes in our directory, and Sarasota County has 31.
Florida has 1,564 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 34231 in Sarasota, about 1.6 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 34242 |
|---|---|
| Place | Sarasota |
| County | Sarasota County |
| State | Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 27.2566 |
| Longitude | -82.5398 |
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Map of ZIP Code 34242
Map centred on 27.2566, -82.5398. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Sarasota, Florida
Video: Sarasota, Florida
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ZIP Codes Near 34242
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 34242, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 34242, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Osprey – 6.0 mi southeast
- Longboat Key – 9.1 mi northeast
- Nokomis – 9.4 mi southeast
- Tallevast – 10 mi north
- Laurel – 10 mi southeast
- Manasota – 13 mi northeast
- Oneco – 13 mi northeast
- Bradenton – 13 mi north
- Venice – 14 mi southeast
- Palmetto – 16 mi north
- Cortez – 17 mi northwest
- Bradenton Beach – 19 mi northwest
Schools Near Sarasota
If you are moving to ZIP code 34242, check with the education authority that serves Sarasota, Sarasota County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Osprey, Nokomis and Longboat Key widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Sarasota, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Florida area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Sarasota can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Osprey, Nokomis and Longboat Key.
Shopping and Dining in Sarasota
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 34242, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Sarasota, Florida can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Sarasota County along with the name Sarasota.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 34242, Osprey lies about 6.0 mi to the southeast, Nokomis lies about 9.1 mi to the southeast, Longboat Key lies about 9.1 mi to the northeast, Tallevast lies about 10 mi to the north and Laurel lies about 10 mi to the southeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Sarasota show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 34242
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“S.H. Kress Building - Sarasota”): Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Edson Keith Estate 1”): Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Aedes tormentor”): mpoinat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Paratrechina bourbonica casent0104203 profile 1”): April Nobile, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Sarasota County Courthouse 3”): Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Sarasota Florida Travel Guide 4K” by Island Hopper TV, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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