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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
$54,082
Median income
$262,000
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,959. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $262,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,296 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 34982 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Lucie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 34982?

39.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 15.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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

$29,959

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34982 ranks nationally

Fort Pierce, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,082 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,097

Total Housing Units

12,016

Occupied Units

1,081

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$262,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34982 ranks #3 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 34982 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 34982 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in St. Lucie County

34953 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 61,494
34983 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 38,480
34952 standard
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pop: 38,285
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 Fort Pierce, FL Florida

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.