Stuart, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34994
Martin County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,967
- 921/sq mi High-density area
- $62,533
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stuart pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 921
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34994 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 34994 (Stuart, FL) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 398.6 in 2023 to 409.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34994 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stuart, Martin County, Florida, home to 15,967 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 921 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34994 reports a modest median household income of $62,533 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,461. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $274,300 (27% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,662; owner occupancy is 57.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Martin County, so 34994 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 34994
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stuart, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34994.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
278 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
276 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
237 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
153 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
138 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 34994, Stuart, 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
15,967
Population
17.3
Area (sq mi)
921
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34994?
49.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
14.5%
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?
$62,533
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$41,461
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34994 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Stuart, 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)
$62,533 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
10,276housing units
10,276
Total Housing Units
8,197
Occupied Units
2,079
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,300
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,662
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
409
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+309%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34994 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +309% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 242 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 283 |
| 2022 | +28.9% | 365 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 399 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 409 |
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 1,611 business establishments in ZIP 34994, employing approximately 17,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,006,415,000.
1,611
Businesses
17,412
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 278 | 17.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 276 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 237 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 153 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 138 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 121 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 99 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 87 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 2.3% |
| Information | 25 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 34994 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
- 34997
Stuart (34997)
40,405 residents
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
38,480 residents
- 34952
Port Saint Lucie (34952)
38,285 residents
- 34990
Palm City (34990)
27,707 residents
- 34986 23,297
Port Saint Lucie (34986)
23,297 residents
- 34957 22,257
Jensen Beach (34957)
22,257 residents
- 33455 19,980
Hobe Sound (33455)
19,980 residents
- 34994 15,967
Stuart (34994)
15,967 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34994 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34994 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34990
Palm City (34990)
$129,560 median income
- 34953
Port Saint Lucie (34953)
$85,667 median income
- 34996
Stuart (34996)
$83,929 median income
- 34984
Port Saint Lucie (34984)
$80,725 median income
- 34986
Port Saint Lucie (34986)
$80,047 median income
- 34997
Stuart (34997)
$78,136 median income
- 34983
Port Saint Lucie (34983)
$75,489 median income
- 34957
Jensen Beach (34957)
$70,403 median income
- 33455
Hobe Sound (33455)
$70,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34994 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34996 | Stuart, FL | 10,649 | 3.7 mi |
| 34957 | Jensen Beach, FL | 22,257 | 5.8 mi |
| 34984 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 13,764 | 5.8 mi |
| 34952 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 38,285 | 7.0 mi |
| 34990 | Palm City, FL | 27,707 | 7.1 mi |
| 34997 | Stuart, FL | 40,405 | 10.3 mi |
| 34953 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 61,494 | 8.3 mi |
| 34983 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 38,480 | 10.2 mi |
| 33455 | Hobe Sound, FL | 19,980 | 11.5 mi |
| 34986 | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 23,297 | 12.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34994, 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 (15,967 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 34994 in?
ZIP code 34994 (Stuart) is located in Martin County, Florida. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34994?
ZIP code 34994 in Stuart, FL has a population of 15,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34994?
The median household income in ZIP 34994 is $62,533, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34994?
The median home value in ZIP 34994 is $274,300, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34994?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34994 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34994?
ZIP code 34994 has 1,611 business establishments employing approximately 17,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34994?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34994 are: Health care and social assistance (278), Professional, scientific, and technical services (276), Retail trade (237). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34994?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34994 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 309%. 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 34994?
In ZIP code 34994, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 34994?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34994 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34994?
In ZIP code 34994, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34994?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34994 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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