PlainZIP

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
$62,533
Median income
$274,300
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 34994 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.3 square miles in Stuart, Martin County, Florida. The area is home to 15,967 residents, producing a population density of 921 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 34994 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34994 sits at $62,533 (19% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $41,461. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $274,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,662 per month, and 57.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34994 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Martin County, so you can benchmark 34994 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 34994

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34994.

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 34994, Stuart, 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

15,967

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

921

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34994?

49.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 12.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%

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

$41,461

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34994 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,533 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,276

Total Housing Units

8,197

Occupied Units

2,079

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$274,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34994 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 34994 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 34994 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

34997 standard
Stuart, FL
Pop: 40,405
34990 standard
Palm City, FL
Pop: 27,707
34957 standard
Jensen Beach, FL
Pop: 22,257
33455 standard
Hobe Sound, FL
Pop: 19,980
34996 standard
Stuart, FL
Pop: 10,649
34956 standard
Indiantown, FL
Pop: 9,874

Related Areas

Martin County Stuart, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Stuart, 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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