Jensen Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34957
Martin County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,257
- 523/sq mi High-density area
- $70,403
- Median income Near-median income area
- $416,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jensen Beach pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 523
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34957 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 34957 (Jensen Beach, FL) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 394.4 in 2023 to 429.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34957 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jensen Beach, Martin County, Florida, with 22,257 residents across 42.6 square miles, a density of 523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34957 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,403 (9% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,735. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $416,700 (11% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,649; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Martin County, so 34957 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 34957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jensen Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34957.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 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 34957, Jensen Beach, 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
22,257
Population
42.6
Area (sq mi)
523
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34957?
57.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
10.2%
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?
$70,403
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$50,735
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34957 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Jensen Beach, 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)
$70,403 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
17,380housing units
17,380
Total Housing Units
11,200
Occupied Units
6,180
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,700
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,649
Median Rent
1986
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
430
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+330%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34957 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +330% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 250 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 293 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 362 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 394 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 430 |
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 846 business establishments in ZIP 34957, employing approximately 9,973 people with a combined annual payroll of $487,706,000.
846
Businesses
9,973
Employees
$487.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 150 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 94 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.6% |
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 34957 vs 34952 →
ZIP 34957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34953
Port Saint Lucie (34953)
61,494 residents
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
38,480 residents
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
38,285 residents
- 34990
Palm City (34990)
27,707 residents
- 34982 24,544
Fort Pierce (34982)
24,544 residents
- 34957 22,257
Jensen Beach (34957)
22,257 residents
- 34994 15,967
Stuart (34994)
15,967 residents
- 34984 13,764
Port Saint Lucie (34984)
13,764 residents
- 34996 10,649
Stuart (34996)
10,649 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34957 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34957 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34990
Palm City (34990)
$129,560 median income
- 34953
Port Saint Lucie (34953)
$85,667 median income
- 34996
Stuart (34996)
$83,929 median income
- 34984
Port Saint Lucie (34984)
$80,725 median income
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
$75,489 median income
- 34981
Fort Pierce (34981)
$71,136 median income
- 34957
Jensen Beach (34957)
$70,403 median income
- 34994
Stuart (34994)
$62,533 median income
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
$61,628 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34957 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34952 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 38,285 | 3.6 mi |
| 34994 | Stuart, FL | 15,967 | 5.8 mi |
| 34984 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 13,764 | 6.2 mi |
| 34996 | Stuart, FL | 10,649 | 6.5 mi |
| 34983 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 38,480 | 7.2 mi |
| 34982 | Fort Pierce, FL | 24,544 | 7.4 mi |
| 34953 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 61,494 | 8.9 mi |
| 34981 | Fort Pierce, FL | 4,239 | 11.0 mi |
| 34990 | Palm City, FL | 27,707 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34957, 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 (22,257 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 34957 in?
ZIP code 34957 (Jensen Beach) is located in Martin County, Florida. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34957?
ZIP code 34957 in Jensen Beach, FL has a population of 22,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34957?
The median household income in ZIP 34957 is $70,403, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34957?
The median home value in ZIP 34957 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34957 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34957?
ZIP code 34957 has 846 business establishments employing approximately 9,973 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34957 are: Retail trade (150), Other services (except public administration) (108), Accommodation and food services (99). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34957?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34957 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 330%. 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 34957?
In ZIP code 34957, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 34957?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34957 is 27.5 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 34957?
In ZIP code 34957, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34957 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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