34946 ZIP Code — Fort Pierce, FL

Saint Lucie County, Florida

ZIP code 34946 is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, within Saint Lucie County. It covers approximately 15.22 square miles and serves a population of 5,825 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 772.

About ZIP code 34946

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $37,511. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 34946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,825

population

15.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Pierce	Acceptable
Fort Pierce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34951 Fort Pierce (3.5 mi) 34947 Fort Pierce (4.9 mi) 34949 Fort Pierce (5.1 mi) 34950 Fort Pierce (5.1 mi) 32962 Vero Beach (5.4 mi) 34981 Fort Pierce (8.4 mi) 32960 Vero Beach (9.3 mi) 32968 Vero Beach (10.7 mi) 34982 Fort Pierce (10.9 mi) 34945 Fort Pierce (11.8 mi) 34986 Port Saint Lucie (12.6 mi) 34986 Port Saint Lucie (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,825
Population density	383 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	15.22 sq mi
Water area	2.86 sq mi
Latitude	27.5112
Longitude	-80.3625
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	772

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	45.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	17.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,825

Population

383

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$37,511

Median household income

$23,127

Per capita income

$107,800

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,220

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

124

5–9

111

153

10–14

137

232

15–19

209

188

20–24

170

301

25–34

270

611

35–44

550

236

45–54

213

273

55–59

246

210

60–64

189

411

65–74

370

205

75–84

184

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	816	14.0%
18 and over	5,009	86.0%
65 and over	1,272	21.8%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.2%

Black or African American 30.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Two or more races 13.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Other race 3.3%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,270	33.2%
Black or African American	2,104	30.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,019	14.9%
Two or more races	925	13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	253	3.7%
Other race	226	3.3%
Asian	47	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	45.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	17.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 21.9%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.9%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$37,511

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,800
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	17.4%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	48.5%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.5%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	11.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	92.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	700	27.2%
Cohabiting couple	240	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	884	34.3%
Female householder, no spouse	751	29.2%
Households with children under 18	471	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	905	35.1%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.1%	30.5%
Married	31.2%	28.1%
Separated	3.1%	7.1%
Widowed	5.9%	17.0%
Divorced	6.6%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	1.6%
Kindergarten	15	1.5%
Elementary school	517	51.3%
High school	177	17.6%
College / grad school	283	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	28.2%
Uninsured under 19	24.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,695	97.8%
Spanish	884	15.5%
Other Indo-European	822	14.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,642	79.7%
Born in same state	4,542	78.0%
Born in different state	2,578	44.3%
Foreign born	100	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,183	20.3%
Not a US citizen	240	20.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	936	16.1%
French	325	5.6%
Italian	204	3.5%
German	56	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	0.5%
English	21	0.4%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	75.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34946

What city is ZIP code 34946 in?

ZIP code 34946 is primarily assigned to Fort Pierce, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34946 in?

ZIP code 34946 falls within Saint Lucie County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34946?

24% of residents in ZIP code 34946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 34946?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 34946 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 34946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34946?

The median home value in ZIP code 34946 is $107,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 34946 in?

ZIP code 34946 observes the EST timezone.