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Port Saint Lucie, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34984

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

13,764
544/sq mi
$80,725
Median income
$359,800
Median home value
24.7%
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 area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
544
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34984 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34984 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.3 square miles in Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida. The area is home to 13,764 residents, producing a population density of 544 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 34984 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34984 sits at $80,725 (5% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $35,767. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $359,800 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $2,019 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34984 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lucie County, so you can benchmark 34984 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 34984

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34984.

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 34984, 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

13,764

Population

25.3

Area (sq mi)

544

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34984?

44.0

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 19.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%

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?

$80,725

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$35,767

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34984 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,725 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,534

Total Housing Units

7,126

Occupied Units

408

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$359,800

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$2,019

Median Rent

1998

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34984 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 234
2021 +18.5% 278
2022 +26.2% 351
2023 +3.5% 363
2024 +5.8% 384

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 420 business establishments in ZIP 34984, employing approximately 2,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,983,000.

420

Businesses

2,694

Employees

$101.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 81 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 50 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.5%
Retail trade 37 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 37 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.5%
Finance and insurance 17 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.1%
Wholesale trade 12 2.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%
Information 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 34984 vs 34953 →

ZIP 34984 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 34984 ranks #9 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 34984 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 34984 ranks #4 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
34953 Port Saint Lucie, FL 61,494 2.9 mi
34952 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,285 4.0 mi
34983 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,480 5.3 mi
34990 Palm City, FL 27,707 7.7 mi
34994 Stuart, FL 15,967 5.8 mi
34957 Jensen Beach, FL 22,257 6.2 mi
34986 Port Saint Lucie, FL 23,297 7.1 mi
34982 Fort Pierce, FL 24,544 8.8 mi
34981 Fort Pierce, FL 4,239 10.4 mi
34996 Stuart, FL 10,649 9.1 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
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

Related Areas

St. Lucie County Port Saint Lucie, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34984 in? ▼
ZIP code 34984 (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 34984? ▼
ZIP code 34984 in Port Saint Lucie, FL has a population of 13,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34984? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34984 is $80,725, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34984? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34984 is $359,800, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34984? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34984 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34984? ▼
ZIP code 34984 has 420 business establishments employing approximately 2,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34984? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34984 are: Construction (81), Other services (except public administration) (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34984? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34984 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 34984? ▼
In ZIP code 34984, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 34984? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34984 is 31.0 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 34984? ▼
In ZIP code 34984, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34984? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34984 is 14.4% 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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