Fort Pierce, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34946
St. Lucie County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,025
- 159/sq mi High-density area
- $40,315
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Pierce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 159
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34946 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34946 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, home to 6,025 residents across 37.9 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34946 reports a modest median household income of $40,315 (48% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,091. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,300 (58% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,002; owner occupancy is 59.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lucie County, so 34946 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 34946
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Pierce, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34946.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34946, Fort Pierce, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,025
Population
37.9
Area (sq mi)
159
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34946?
39.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
22.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$40,315
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$24,091
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34946 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fort Pierce, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,315 4th percentile higher than 4% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,543housing units
3,543
Total Housing Units
2,831
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,300
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,002
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 178 business establishments in ZIP 34946, employing approximately 3,677 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,423,000.
178
Businesses
3,677
Employees
$203.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 26 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 34946 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34982
Fort Pierce (34982)
24,544 residents
- 32962
Vero Beach (32962)
22,716 residents
- 32960
Vero Beach (32960)
20,037 residents
- 34950
Fort Pierce (34950)
15,436 residents
- 34951
Fort Pierce (34951)
14,115 residents
- 32968
Vero Beach (32968)
12,830 residents
- 34947
Fort Pierce (34947)
12,186 residents
- 34949 7,103
Fort Pierce (34949)
7,103 residents
- 34946 6,025
Fort Pierce (34946)
6,025 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34946 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34946 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34949
Fort Pierce (34949)
$94,949 median income
- 32968
Vero Beach (32968)
$94,113 median income
- 34981
Fort Pierce (34981)
$71,136 median income
- 32962
Vero Beach (32962)
$66,664 median income
- 34951
Fort Pierce (34951)
$63,122 median income
- 32960
Vero Beach (32960)
$54,682 median income
- 34982
Fort Pierce (34982)
$54,082 median income
- 34947
Fort Pierce (34947)
$51,811 median income
- 34946
Fort Pierce (34946)
$40,315 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34946 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34947 | Fort Pierce, FL | 12,186 | 3.9 mi |
| 34951 | Fort Pierce, FL | 14,115 | 3.6 mi |
| 34950 | Fort Pierce, FL | 15,436 | 4.6 mi |
| 34949 | Fort Pierce, FL | 7,103 | 4.3 mi |
| 32962 | Vero Beach, FL | 22,716 | 5.9 mi |
| 34981 | Fort Pierce, FL | 4,239 | 7.6 mi |
| 32960 | Vero Beach, FL | 20,037 | 9.8 mi |
| 34982 | Fort Pierce, FL | 24,544 | 9.6 mi |
| 32968 | Vero Beach, FL | 12,830 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34946, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,025 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 34946 in?
ZIP code 34946 (Fort Pierce) is located in St. Lucie County, Florida. St. Lucie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-lucie-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34946?
ZIP code 34946 in Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 6,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34946?
The median household income in ZIP 34946 is $40,315, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34946?
The median home value in ZIP 34946 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34946?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34946 is African American at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34946?
ZIP code 34946 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 3,677 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34946?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34946 are: Retail trade (28), Construction (26), Manufacturing (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34946?
In ZIP code 34946, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 34946?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34946 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34946?
In ZIP code 34946, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34946?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34946 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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