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Port Saint Lucie, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34953

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

61,494
998/sq mi
$85,667
Median income
$366,800
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Saint Lucie pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
998
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.6 square miles in Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida. The area is home to 61,494 residents, producing a population density of 998 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 34953 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34953 sits at $85,667 (11% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $35,767. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $366,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $2,158 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lucie County, so you can benchmark 34953 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 34953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34953.

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 34953, Port Saint Lucie, 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

61,494

Population

61.6

Area (sq mi)

998

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34953?

40.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 24.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%

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?

$85,667

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$35,767

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34953 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,667 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

29,182

Total Housing Units

28,211

Occupied Units

971

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$366,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$2,158

Median Rent

2004

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

415

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+315%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34953 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 252
2021 +20.2% 303
2022 +25.1% 379
2023 +7.7% 408
2024 +1.7% 415

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 1,200 business establishments in ZIP 34953, employing approximately 6,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,363,000.

1,200

Businesses

6,013

Employees

$197.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 315 26.3%
Health care and social assistance 129 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 119 9.9%
Retail trade 106 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 88 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 71 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 66 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 4.6%
Finance and insurance 40 3.3%
Wholesale trade 33 2.8%
Information 14 1.2%
Educational services 14 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Manufacturing 12 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 34953 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 34953 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 34953 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 34953 ranks #3 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
34984 Port Saint Lucie, FL 13,764 2.9 mi
34986 Port Saint Lucie, FL 23,297 5.7 mi
34983 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,480 5.5 mi
34952 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,285 6.0 mi
34990 Palm City, FL 27,707 8.0 mi
34987 Port Saint Lucie, FL 6,118 7.7 mi
34981 Fort Pierce, FL 4,239 10.1 mi
34994 Stuart, FL 15,967 8.3 mi
34957 Jensen Beach, FL 22,257 8.9 mi
34982 Fort Pierce, FL 24,544 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Lucie County

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
34951 standard
Fort Pierce, FL
Pop: 14,115

Related Areas

St. Lucie County Port Saint Lucie, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34953 in? ▼
ZIP code 34953 (Port Saint Lucie) 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 34953? ▼
ZIP code 34953 in Port Saint Lucie, FL has a population of 61,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34953 is $85,667, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34953 is $366,800, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34953 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34953? ▼
ZIP code 34953 has 1,200 business establishments employing approximately 6,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34953? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34953 are: Construction (315), Health care and social assistance (129), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34953? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34953 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 34953? ▼
In ZIP code 34953, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 34953? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34953 is 32.4 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 34953? ▼
In ZIP code 34953, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34953 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Port Saint Lucie, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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