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Port Saint Lucie, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34986

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

23,297
462/sq mi
$80,047
Median income
$408,800
Median home value
35.3%
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 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
462
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34986 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34986 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.4 square miles in Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida. The area is home to 23,297 residents, producing a population density of 462 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 34986 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34986 sits at $80,047 (4% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,282. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $408,800 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,713 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34986 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lucie County, so you can benchmark 34986 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 34986

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34986.

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 34986, 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

23,297

Population

50.4

Area (sq mi)

462

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34986?

57.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.2%
African American 14.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%

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?

$80,047

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$43,282

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34986 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,047 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,964

Total Housing Units

12,779

Occupied Units

2,185

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$408,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,713

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34986 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 198
2021 +17.7% 233
2022 +24.5% 290
2023 +5.1% 304
2024 +1.2% 308

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 957 business establishments in ZIP 34986, employing approximately 12,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $558,394,000.

957

Businesses

12,582

Employees

$558.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 166 17.4%
Construction 112 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 10.6%
Retail trade 90 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 74 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 7.6%
Finance and insurance 63 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 57 6.0%
Wholesale trade 51 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.1%
Manufacturing 19 2.0%
Educational services 16 1.7%
Information 13 1.4%
Utilities 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 34986 vs 34983 →

ZIP 34986 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 34986 ranks #5 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 34986 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 34986 ranks #5 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
34983 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,480 3.4 mi
34981 Fort Pierce, FL 4,239 5.0 mi
34953 Port Saint Lucie, FL 61,494 5.7 mi
34952 Port Saint Lucie, FL 38,285 6.9 mi
34982 Fort Pierce, FL 24,544 6.7 mi
34987 Port Saint Lucie, FL 6,118 6.8 mi
34947 Fort Pierce, FL 12,186 8.5 mi
34984 Port Saint Lucie, FL 13,764 7.1 mi
34950 Fort Pierce, FL 15,436 9.2 mi
34949 Fort Pierce, FL 7,103 11.4 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
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 34986 in? ▼
ZIP code 34986 (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 34986? ▼
ZIP code 34986 in Port Saint Lucie, FL has a population of 23,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34986? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34986 is $80,047, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34986? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34986 is $408,800, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34986? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34986 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34986? ▼
ZIP code 34986 has 957 business establishments employing approximately 12,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34986? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34986 are: Health care and social assistance (166), Construction (112), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34986? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34986 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 34986? ▼
In ZIP code 34986, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 34986? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34986 is 28.9 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 34986? ▼
In ZIP code 34986, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34986? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34986 is 5.5% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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