ZIP Code 34986 -- Port saint lucie, FL

St. Lucie | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median age of 57.10 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 84.40% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
30,715
Unknown
Median Income
$80,047
Home Value
$408,800
Median Rent
$1,713
Median Age
57.10
Diversity Index
64.90
High
Cost of Living
144.7
significantly above average
Unemployment
9.4%

About ZIP Code 34986

ZIP code 34986 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida is a unknown area with a population of 30,715. The median household income is $80,047, which is This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $408,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.1x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 144.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 57.10 years. Approximately 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in St. Lucie, FL.

Population & Age

Total Population
30,715
Median Age
57.10
Male Population
14,346
46.7%
Female Population
16,369
53.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
64.90 High
White
65.2%
Black or African American
14.5%
Hispanic or Latino
20.0%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.5%
Other Race
6.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$80,047
Mean Household Income
$100,818
Per Capita Income
$43,282
Below Poverty Line
5.5%

This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$408,800
Median Rent
$1,713
Total Housing Units
14,964
Occupied Units
12,779
Vacant Units
2,185
14.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
2004
Owner Occupied
84.4%
Renter Occupied
15.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5.1x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 84.4% Renter 15.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 13.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
12,089
Employment Rate
90.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.0%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
15.5%

Cost of Living Index

144.7
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 34986 is 44.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Port Saint Lucie

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
34953 86,875 $85,667 $366,800
34983 49,001 $75,489 $338,700
34952 42,655 $61,628 $282,200
34987 21,727 $90,201 $460,900
34984 20,151 $80,725 $359,800

Other ZIP Codes in St. Lucie

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
34953 Port saint lucie 86,875 $85,667
34983 Port saint lucie 49,001 $75,489
34952 Port saint lucie 42,655 $61,628
34982 Fort pierce 31,143 $54,082
34987 Port saint lucie 21,727 $90,201
34984 Port saint lucie 20,151 $80,725

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 34986

ZIP code 34986 (Port saint lucie, FL) has a total population of 30,715 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 57.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 34986 is $80,047 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 34986 is primarily located in Port saint lucie, Florida (FL). It falls within St. Lucie County.

The median home value in ZIP code 34986 is $408,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,713.

The median age in ZIP code 34986 is 57.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 34986 has a cost of living index of 144.70 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 34986, 35.34% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 13.40% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 34986 is 9.38%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 15.49% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.