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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 34947 has 13,933 residents and 4,800 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 31.6 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (56.5%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (22.7%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9%, which is lower than the state average (26.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	13,933Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,192Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,407Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,435.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$44,985Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,800Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$202,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.87Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.60Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,134	12,291	11,922	12,239	12,501	13,276	13,120	13,188	14,155	13,399	13,216	12,992	13,192
Decennial Census	12,186	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,933	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 31.6

Male Median Age: 29.8

Female Median Age: 33.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	579	644	654	547	478	470	457	345	379	322	338	377	370	253	198	117	90	87
Female	546	573	553	512	470	558	564	522	375	407	436	400	412	297	201	172	107	123
Total	1,125	1,217	1,207	1,059	948	1,028	1,021	867	754	729	774	777	782	550	399	289	197	210

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,169	20.15%
Black:	7,871	50.04%
Hispanic:*	3,050	19.39%
Asian:	171	1.09%
American Indian:	99	0.63%
Hawaiian:	2	0.01%
Other:	1,366	8.69%
Total:	15,728	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,705	48.12%	29.8 years
Females:	7,228	51.88%	33.5 years
Total:	13,933	100%	31.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,802	81.88%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	223	1.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	723	5.48%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,444	16.43%
Total Population:	13,192	100%
Total Native Population:	11,025	83.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,167	16.43%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $44,985, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $13,795 (44.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,930. Family households earn a median of $47,241 versus $28,398 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,843). By gender, male median income is $45,066 and female is $32,302, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,764 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.8%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$31,190	$26,782	$21,472	$22,926	$23,455	$24,805	$28,262	$32,818	$34,055	$31,398	$33,962	$39,375	$44,985
Median Family Income	$37,264	$30,920	$24,863	$24,671	$30,369	$32,911	$32,788	$36,394	$36,619	$36,223	$36,903	$41,881	$47,241
Median NonFamily Income	$22,037	$18,834	$17,562	$19,269	$17,154	$16,674	$21,840	$23,943	$23,613	$24,188	$25,529	$26,250	$28,398
Median Male Income	$29,349	$31,463	$30,493	$32,381	$31,657	$30,742	$27,141	$28,596	$29,194	$33,901	$32,948	$43,386	$45,066
Median Female Income	$26,388	$23,636	$21,358	$20,803	$24,138	$25,503	$25,956	$28,608	$28,909	$26,575	$26,451	$27,299	$32,302

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,450	55.81%
Unemployed:	365	3.74%
Not In Labor Force:	3,950	40.45%
Total:	9,765	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,503	27.58%
Service:	1,023	18.77%
Sales and Office:	1,625	29.82%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	555	10.18%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	744	13.65%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,450	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $202,700, which is well under the state median ($325,000), is up $106,700 (111.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,600. The median gross rent is $1,125, which is much lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $350 (45.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $127. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.03% (38.82% with a mortgage, 61.18% free-and-clear) and renters 53.97% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.53%, which is markedly below the state rate (15.19%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$96,000	$87,500	$71,800	$72,400	$71,300	$75,700	$89,300	$99,800	$110,100	$139,800	$151,000	$181,100	$202,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	319	14.08%
$500 to $999:	557	24.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:	870	38.41%
$1,500 to $1,999:	246	10.86%
$2,000 to $2,499:	128	5.65%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	145	6.40%
Total:	2,265	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$775	$796	$755	$796	$826	$856	$913	$949	$998	$951	$979	$1,019	$1,125

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	750	17.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,182	28.16%
Renter Occupied:	2,265	53.97%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,197	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,197	89.47%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	494	10.53%
Total Housing Units:	4,691	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,116	66.43%
Multi-Family Units:	1,478	31.51%
Other Units:	97	2.07%
Total Housing Units:	4,691	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 18.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 42.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 24.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 6.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.74%). College enrollment is 13.89%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	503	6.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	947	12.10%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,032	25.97%
Some college, no degree:	1,908	24.39%
Associate's degree:	953	12.18%
Bachelor's degree:	640	8.18%
Graduate or professional degree:	841	10.75%
Total:	7,824	100%
High school or higher:	6,374	81.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,481	18.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,560	40.34%
Public Insurance:	5,516	40.02%
No Insurance:	2,707	19.64%
Total:	13,783	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,076	80.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	30.3%	35.7%	43.0%	43.4%	39.3%	38.1%	32.5%	26.7%	25.5%	27.0%	26.7%	28.7%	24.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	188	5.53%
Kindergarten:	231	6.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,452	42.74%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,054	31.03%
College or graduate school:	472	13.89%
Total:	3,397	100%
Early Childhood:	419	12.33%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,737	80.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fort Pierce, Florida
County:	Saint Lucie County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	10:13:52 PM
Population:	13,933 [See All]
Area Code:	772
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	27.4434, -80.3883
Land Area:	9.707 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/34947/zip-code-34947.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,717Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	415Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,508Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,988Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	918Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	317Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$40,808,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$164,718,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,060Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Port St. Lucie, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	38940Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	506,701Source: Census
MSA:	Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	9.707 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.07 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	260.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1224300Source: Census
Place Name:	Fort Pierce city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 34947 in Fort Pierce, FL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 34947

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34947

Sources & References