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Fort Pierce, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34949

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

7,103
291/sq mi
$94,949
Median income
$483,700
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Pierce pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
291
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34949 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, home to 7,103 residents across 24.4 square miles, a density of 291 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34949 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,949 (23% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $68,823. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $483,700 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,769 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 34949 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Lucie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 34949

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Pierce, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34949.

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 34949, 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

7,103

Population

24.4

Area (sq mi)

291

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34949?

64.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$94,949

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$68,823

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34949 ranks nationally

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

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

$94,949 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,983

Total Housing Units

4,146

Occupied Units

3,837

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$483,700

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,769

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

417

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+317%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34949 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +317% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 267
2021 +14.8% 306
2022 +33.7% 409
2023 +5.5% 431
2024 -3.4% 417

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 34949, employing approximately 936 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,160,000.

154

Businesses

936

Employees

$30.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 19.5%
Accommodation and food services 26 16.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 14.9%
Construction 13 8.4%
Retail trade 11 7.1%
Wholesale trade 10 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.9%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.9%

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 34949 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 34949 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 34949 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 34949 ranks the highest 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 2.2 mi
34947 Fort Pierce, FL 12,186 4.6 mi
34946 Fort Pierce, FL 6,025 4.3 mi
34982 Fort Pierce, FL 24,544 6.5 mi
34981 Fort Pierce, FL 4,239 6.5 mi
34951 Fort Pierce, FL 14,115 7.9 mi
34983 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,480 10.3 mi
32962 Vero Beach, FL 22,716 9.6 mi
34986 Port Saint Lucie, FL 23,297 11.4 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 34949 in? ▼
ZIP code 34949 (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 34949? ▼
ZIP code 34949 in Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 7,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34949 is $94,949, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34949 is $483,700, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34949 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34949? ▼
ZIP code 34949 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 936 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34949? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34949 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Accommodation and food services (26), Real estate and rental and leasing (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34949? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34949 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 317%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34949? ▼
In ZIP code 34949, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 34949? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34949 is 30.0 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 34949? ▼
In ZIP code 34949, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34949 is 8.2% 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.