Sarasota at a glance
- People in Sarasota
- 56,970
- Census ACS 2020 to 2024
- Have no health insurance
- 15.6%
- Sarasota: 9.9%. Florida: 11.5%.
- Buy their own coverage
- 11.5%
- Individual plans only, no job-based or public coverage. Florida: 11.1%.
- Marketplace sign-ups for 2026
- 9,309
- In ZIP codes 34236, 34237 and 34239. 92.1% got a tax credit.
Among adults 19 to 64 in Sarasota, 22.6% have no health insurance. In Florida it is 16.8%.
Marketplace plans for Sarasota in 2026
Plans and prices are set by county. 4 insurance companies offer 119 plans in Sarasota County.
| Metal tier | Plans | Lowest premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 40 | $530.08 |
| Silver | 42 | $673.16 |
| Gold | 25 | $702.68 |
| Platinum | 11 | $1,101.46 |
Your price depends on your age, income, household and plan. We run the numbers with you.
ZIP codes we serve in Sarasota
Marketplace sign-ups for 2026, by ZIP code.
| ZIP code | Sign-ups | Got a tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 34236 | 1,902 | 84.6% |
| 34237 | 4,164 | 96.3% |
| 34239 | 3,243 | 91% |
Census ZIP code areas mostly inside Sarasota or covering a large part of it. Some reach into nearby areas. CMS does not publish very small counts. Source: CMS 2026 Open Enrollment ZIP-level file.
Hospitals near Sarasota
The closest general hospitals with an emergency department, measured from the center of Sarasota.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL 34239. Acute care hospital, emergency department. About 2 miles away.
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, FL 34233. Acute care hospital, emergency department. About 6 miles away.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Bradenton, FL 34202. Acute care hospital, emergency department. About 10 miles away.
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL 34208. Acute care hospital, emergency department. About 11 miles away.
Networks differ by plan. Before you enroll, we check that your doctors and hospital are in the network. Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are straight-line and approximate.