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 High-density area
- $80,047
- Median income Near-median income area
- $408,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34986 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.3 in 2023 to 308.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34986 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida, with 23,297 residents across 50.4 square miles, a density of 462 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34986 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,047 (4% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,282. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $408,800 (9% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,713; 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Lucie County, so 34986 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 34986
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34986.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Construction
Construction
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 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 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 34986?
57.1
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
15.4%
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?
$80,047
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$43,282
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34986 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Port Saint Lucie, 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)
$80,047 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
14,964housing units
14,964
Total Housing Units
12,779
Occupied Units
2,185
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 34953
Port Saint Lucie (34953)
61,494 residents
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
38,480 residents
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
38,285 residents
- 34982 24,544
Fort Pierce (34982)
24,544 residents
- 34986 23,297
Port Saint Lucie (34986)
23,297 residents
- 34950 15,436
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 34986 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34986 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
- 34987
Port Saint Lucie (34987)
$90,201 median income
- 34953
Port Saint Lucie (34953)
$85,667 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
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
$61,628 median income
- 34982
Fort Pierce (34982)
$54,082 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34986, 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 (23,297 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 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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