Fort Pierce, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34951
St. Lucie County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,115
- 220/sq mi High-density area
- $63,122
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Pierce pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 220
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34951 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 34951 (Fort Pierce, FL) fell -11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 392.2 in 2023 to 345.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34951 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, home to 14,115 residents across 64.2 square miles, a density of 220 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34951 reports a modest median household income of $63,122 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,221. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $244,900 (35% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,197; owner occupancy is 88.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lucie County, so 34951 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 34951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Pierce, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34951.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 16
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade 14
Wholesale trade
14 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 34951, 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
14,115
Population
64.2
Area (sq mi)
220
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34951?
57.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
12.7%
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?
$63,122
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,221
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34951 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)
$63,122 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
8,564housing units
8,564
Total Housing Units
7,419
Occupied Units
1,145
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,197
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
-11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34951 have decreased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 223 |
| 2021 | +25.2% | 280 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 345 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 392 |
| 2024 | -11.9% | 346 |
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 206 business establishments in ZIP 34951, employing approximately 1,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,936,000.
206
Businesses
1,644
Employees
$68.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 21.8% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 14.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 1.5% |
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 34951 vs 34946 →
ZIP 34951 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 34951 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34951 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
- 34945
Fort Pierce (34945)
$87,568 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34951 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34946 | Fort Pierce, FL | 6,025 | 3.6 mi |
| 32962 | Vero Beach, FL | 22,716 | 4.9 mi |
| 34947 | Fort Pierce, FL | 12,186 | 5.6 mi |
| 32968 | Vero Beach, FL | 12,830 | 5.4 mi |
| 32960 | Vero Beach, FL | 20,037 | 8.2 mi |
| 34950 | Fort Pierce, FL | 15,436 | 7.6 mi |
| 34949 | Fort Pierce, FL | 7,103 | 7.9 mi |
| 34981 | Fort Pierce, FL | 4,239 | 9.3 mi |
| 34945 | Fort Pierce, FL | 5,514 | 10.4 mi |
| 34982 | Fort Pierce, FL | 24,544 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34951, 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 (14,115 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 34951 in?
ZIP code 34951 (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 34951?
ZIP code 34951 in Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 14,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34951?
The median household income in ZIP 34951 is $63,122, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34951?
The median home value in ZIP 34951 is $244,900, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34951 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34951?
ZIP code 34951 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 1,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34951 are: Construction (45), Retail trade (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34951?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34951 decreased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 34951?
In ZIP code 34951, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 34951?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34951 is 33.5 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 34951?
In ZIP code 34951, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34951 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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