City

Fort Pierce, FL

11 ZIP codes  ·  St. Lucie County  ·  Florida

👥101,720Population
💰$54,398Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$236,451Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.7%Hispanic: 18.7%Black: 27.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White49.7%
Hispanic18.7%
Black27.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma1,315 (2.1%)
HS Graduate20,925 (33.2%)
Some College9,009 (14.3%)
Associates9,570 (15.2%)
Bachelors7,977 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree14,274 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,398 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$236,450 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,182/mo
Total Housing Units48,970
Vacant Units9,009

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Fort Pierce, FL

Fort Pierce is a city in Florida, located in St. Lucie County. The city spans 11 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 101,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.45 years.

Economically, Fort Pierce is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,398 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Pierce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,450, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,181 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Pierce is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.7%.

Fort Pierce, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 11 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fort Pierce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34945 6,214 $72,941 $285,500 $747 0.7% 38.9% 91.4%
34946 6,588 $40,488 $128,100 $1,000 4.5% 25.5% 58.8%
34947 13,192 $44,985 $202,700 $1,125 6.3% 33.9% 46.0%
34949 7,567 $92,188 $427,500 $1,484 4.3% 59.9% 82.4%
34950 17,674 $32,707 $175,900 $1,121 16.8% 28.7% 36.2%
34951 16,871 $63,214 $229,600 $1,186 4.5% 35.3% 85.3%
34981 6,167 $64,052 $369,100 $1,402 3.6% 40.6% 58.5%
34982 27,447 $54,025 $228,300 $1,254 4.9% 29.9% 74.2%