Fort Pierce, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34982
St. Lucie County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,544
- 564/sq mi High-density area
- $54,082
- Median income Below-median income area
- $262,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Pierce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 564
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34982 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 34982 (Fort Pierce, FL) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 386.0 in 2023 to 400.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34982 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, with 24,544 residents across 43.5 square miles, a density of 564 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34982 reports a modest median household income of $54,082 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,959. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $262,000 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,296; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lucie County, so 34982 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 34982
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Pierce, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34982.
- Construction
Construction
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 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 34982, 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
24,544
Population
43.5
Area (sq mi)
564
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34982?
39.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
15.2%
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?
$54,082
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$29,959
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34982 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)
$54,082 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
13,097housing units
13,097
Total Housing Units
12,016
Occupied Units
1,081
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,000
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,296
Median Rent
1982
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
401
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+301%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34982 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 241 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 281 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 352 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 386 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 401 |
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 645 business establishments in ZIP 34982, employing approximately 6,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,405,000.
645
Businesses
6,232
Employees
$307.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 121 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 34982 vs 34981 →
ZIP 34982 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
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
38,285 residents
- 34982
Fort Pierce (34982)
24,544 residents
- 34986
Port Saint Lucie (34986)
23,297 residents
- 34957
Jensen Beach (34957)
22,257 residents
- 34950
Fort Pierce (34950)
15,436 residents
- 34984 13,764
Port Saint Lucie (34984)
13,764 residents
- 34947 12,186
Fort Pierce (34947)
12,186 residents
- 34949 7,103
Fort Pierce (34949)
7,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34982 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34982 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
- 34984
Port Saint Lucie (34984)
$80,725 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
- 34957
Jensen Beach (34957)
$70,403 median income
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
$61,628 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 34982 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34981 | Fort Pierce, FL | 4,239 | 4.1 mi |
| 34952 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 38,285 | 5.4 mi |
| 34983 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 38,480 | 4.3 mi |
| 34950 | Fort Pierce, FL | 15,436 | 5.1 mi |
| 34949 | Fort Pierce, FL | 7,103 | 6.5 mi |
| 34986 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 23,297 | 6.7 mi |
| 34947 | Fort Pierce, FL | 12,186 | 6.7 mi |
| 34984 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 13,764 | 8.8 mi |
| 34957 | Jensen Beach, FL | 22,257 | 7.4 mi |
| 34946 | Fort Pierce, FL | 6,025 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34982, 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 (24,544 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 34982 in?
ZIP code 34982 (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 34982?
ZIP code 34982 in Fort Pierce, FL has a population of 24,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34982?
The median household income in ZIP 34982 is $54,082, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34982?
The median home value in ZIP 34982 is $262,000, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34982?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34982 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34982?
ZIP code 34982 has 645 business establishments employing approximately 6,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34982?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34982 are: Construction (121), Retail trade (108), Other services (except public administration) (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34982?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34982 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 34982?
In ZIP code 34982, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 34982?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34982 is 26.6 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 34982?
In ZIP code 34982, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34982?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34982 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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