Fort Pierce, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34950

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

15,436
1,164/sq mi
$30,400
Median income
$213,200
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Pierce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,164
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34950 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. The area is home to 15,436 residents, producing a population density of 1,164 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 34950 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34950 sits at $30,400 (61% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $19,188. The poverty rate stands at 40.5% and the unemployment rate at 17.8%. On housing, the median home value is $213,200 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,151 per month, and 38.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lucie County, so you can benchmark 34950 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 34950

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34950.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34950, Fort Pierce, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,436

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

1,164

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34950?

39.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

25.9%

Foreign-Born

White 19.2%
African American 63.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$30,400

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$19,188

Per Capita Income

40.5%

Poverty Rate

17.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34950 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,400 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,787

Total Housing Units

6,839

Occupied Units

948

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.9%
Renter 61.1%

$213,200

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,151

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

437

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+337%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34950 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +337% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 214
2021 +23.0% 263
2022 +38.8% 365
2023 +20.4% 440
2024 -0.6% 437

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 541 business establishments in ZIP 34950, employing approximately 6,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $361,031,000.

541

Businesses

6,364

Employees

$361.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 20.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 17.6%
Retail trade 82 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 48 8.9%
Construction 36 6.7%
Finance and insurance 28 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.0%
Wholesale trade 10 1.9%
Educational services 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.9%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Information 6 1.1%

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 34950 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 34950 ranks #6 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 34950 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 34950 ranks #null 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
34949 Fort Pierce, FL 7,103 2.2 mi
34947 Fort Pierce, FL 12,186 2.9 mi
34981 Fort Pierce, FL 4,239 4.2 mi
34946 Fort Pierce, FL 6,025 4.6 mi
34982 Fort Pierce, FL 24,544 5.1 mi
34983 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,480 8.4 mi
34951 Fort Pierce, FL 14,115 7.6 mi
34952 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,285 10.4 mi
34986 Port Saint Lucie, FL 23,297 9.2 mi
32962 Vero Beach, FL 22,716 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34950 in?
ZIP code 34950 (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 34950?
ZIP code 34950 in Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 15,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34950?
The median household income in ZIP 34950 is $30,400, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34950?
The median home value in ZIP 34950 is $213,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34950 is African American at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34950?
ZIP code 34950 has 541 business establishments employing approximately 6,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34950?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34950 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Retail trade (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34950?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34950 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 337%. 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 34950?
In ZIP code 34950, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 34950?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34950 is 25.2 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 34950?
In ZIP code 34950, approximately 38.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34950 is 40.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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