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 High-density area
- $94,949
- Median income Above-median income area
- $483,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34949 (Fort Pierce, FL) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 431.4 in 2023 to 416.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,823. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $483,700 (29% above the average Florida ZIP), while 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,769.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lucie County, so 34949 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 34949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Pierce, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34949.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 34949?
64.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$94,949
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$68,823
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34949 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)
$94,949 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
7,983housing units
7,983
Total Housing Units
4,146
Occupied Units
3,837
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$483,700
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 34949 vs 34950 →
ZIP 34949 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
38,480 residents
- 34982
Fort Pierce (34982)
24,544 residents
- 34986
Port Saint Lucie (34986)
23,297 residents
- 32962
Vero Beach (32962)
22,716 residents
- 34950
Fort Pierce (34950)
15,436 residents
- 34951 14,115
Fort Pierce (34951)
14,115 residents
- 34947 12,186
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 34949 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34949 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
- 34986
Port Saint Lucie (34986)
$80,047 median income
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
$75,489 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
- 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 34949 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34949, 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 (7,103 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 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.
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