34945 ZIP Code — Fort Pierce, FL

Saint Lucie County, Florida

ZIP code 34945 is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, within Saint Lucie County. It covers approximately 217.42 square miles and serves a population of 5,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 772.

About ZIP code 34945

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $250,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 34945 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,608

population

217.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34945 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34945

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34945. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Pierce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34947 Fort Pierce (9 mi) 34951 Fort Pierce (9.5 mi) 34981 Fort Pierce (10 mi) 34987 Port Saint Lucie (10.2 mi) 34987 Port Saint Lucie (10.2 mi) 34986 Port Saint Lucie (10.2 mi) 34986 Port Saint Lucie (10.2 mi) 32968 Vero Beach (10.7 mi) 34946 Fort Pierce (11.8 mi) 34950 Fort Pierce (12.5 mi) 34983 Port Saint Lucie (13.7 mi) 34983 Port Saint Lucie (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,608
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	217.42 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	27.4341
Longitude	-80.5341
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	772

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	45.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	17.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,608

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$66,917

Median household income

$29,275

Per capita income

$250,800

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,767

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

132

5–9

114

255

10–14

221

199

15–19

173

125

20–24

109

359

25–34

311

468

35–44

406

329

45–54

284

193

55–59

167

175

60–64

151

366

65–74

317

226

75–84

196

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,114	19.9%
18 and over	4,494	80.1%
65 and over	1,252	22.3%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.1%

Black or African American 13%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,976	64.1%
Black or African American	807	13%
Two or more races	734	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	595	9.6%
Other race	82	1.3%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	45.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	17.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$66,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,800
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	32.6%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	54.3%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	97.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	909	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	83	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	230	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	422	25.7%
Households with children under 18	598	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	754	45.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	19.7%
Married	39.7%	50.2%
Separated	2.9%	1.7%
Widowed	4.5%	11.8%
Divorced	14.6%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	5.0%
Kindergarten	48	4.2%
Elementary school	629	54.6%
High school	270	23.4%
College / grad school	147	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 16.4%

Construction 13.0%

Professional & management 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	331	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,423	96.7%
Spanish	269	5.0%
Other Indo-European	243	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,123	91.4%
Born in same state	4,831	86.1%
Born in different state	3,257	58.1%
Foreign born	292	5.2%
Naturalized citizen	485	8.6%
Not a US citizen	226	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,106	19.7%
French	400	7.1%
Italian	367	6.5%
English	97	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	77	1.4%
Irish	6	0.1%
Polish	5	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34945

What city is ZIP code 34945 in?

ZIP code 34945 is primarily assigned to Fort Pierce, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34945 in?

ZIP code 34945 falls within Saint Lucie County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 34945 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 34945 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34945 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 34945 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 34945?

ZIP code 34945 has an estimated population of 5,608 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 34945?

The median household income in ZIP code 34945 is $66,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 34945 in?

ZIP code 34945 observes the EST timezone.