PlainZIP

Fort Pierce, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34947

St. Lucie County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,186
489/sq mi
$51,811
Median income
$279,000
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Pierce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
489
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34947 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, home to 12,186 residents across 24.9 square miles, a density of 489 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34947 reports a modest median household income of $51,811 (33% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $23,423. Local economic indicators show a 26.8% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $279,000 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,098 monthly, and 47.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Lucie County, letting you compare 34947 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 34947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Pierce, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34947.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 34947, 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

12,186

Population

24.9

Area (sq mi)

489

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34947?

33.7

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 21.5%
African American 52.3%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

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?

$51,811

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$23,423

Per Capita Income

26.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34947 ranks nationally

Fort Pierce, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,811 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,520

Total Housing Units

4,109

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.6%
Renter 52.4%

$279,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,098

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 317 business establishments in ZIP 34947, employing approximately 4,060 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,718,000.

317

Businesses

4,060

Employees

$164.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 65 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 56 17.7%
Construction 35 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 32 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.3%
Wholesale trade 12 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.5%
Manufacturing 10 3.1%
Finance and insurance 10 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.2%
Information 6 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 34947 vs 34950 →

ZIP 34947 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34947 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 34947 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 34947 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
34950 Fort Pierce, FL 15,436 2.9 mi
34981 Fort Pierce, FL 4,239 3.8 mi
34946 Fort Pierce, FL 6,025 3.9 mi
34949 Fort Pierce, FL 7,103 4.6 mi
34951 Fort Pierce, FL 14,115 5.6 mi
34982 Fort Pierce, FL 24,544 6.7 mi
32962 Vero Beach, FL 22,716 9.5 mi
34986 Port Saint Lucie, FL 23,297 8.5 mi
34983 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,480 8.8 mi
32968 Vero Beach, FL 12,830 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Lucie County

34953 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 61,494
34983 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 38,480
34952 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 38,285
34982 standard
Fort Pierce, FL
Pop: 24,544
34986 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 23,297
34950 standard
Fort Pierce, FL
Pop: 15,436

Related Areas

St. Lucie County Fort Pierce, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34947 in? ▼
ZIP code 34947 (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 34947? ▼
ZIP code 34947 in Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 12,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34947? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34947 is $51,811, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34947? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34947 is $279,000, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34947? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34947 is African American at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34947? ▼
ZIP code 34947 has 317 business establishments employing approximately 4,060 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34947? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34947 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (56), Construction (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34947? ▼
In ZIP code 34947, 42.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 34947? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34947 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34947? ▼
In ZIP code 34947, approximately 47.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34947? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34947 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.