34950 ZIP Code — Fort Pierce, FL

Saint Lucie County, Florida

ZIP code 34950 is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, within Saint Lucie County. It covers approximately 5.17 square miles and serves a population of 17,623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 772.

About ZIP code 34950

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,800. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $30,451. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 34950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,623

population

5.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Pierce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34949 Fort Pierce (2.8 mi) 34947 Fort Pierce (3.5 mi) 34981 Fort Pierce (4.6 mi) 34946 Fort Pierce (5.1 mi) 34982 Fort Pierce (5.8 mi) 34951 Fort Pierce (7.7 mi) 34983 Port Saint Lucie (8.3 mi) 34983 Port Saint Lucie (8.3 mi) 34986 Port Saint Lucie (9 mi) 34986 Port Saint Lucie (9 mi) 34952 Port Saint Lucie (10.4 mi) 34952 Port Saint Lucie (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,623
Population density	3,409 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	5.17 sq mi
Water area	1.75 sq mi
Latitude	27.4425
Longitude	-80.3307
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	66.8%	45.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	17.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

17,623

Population

3,409

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$30,451

Median household income

$17,335

Per capita income

$146,800

Median home value

$1,041

Median monthly rent

36.6%

Home ownership

42.9%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

3,606

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

514

Under 5

538

353

5–9

370

633

10–14

662

711

15–19

744

537

20–24

563

1,269

25–34

1,328

907

35–44

949

1,110

45–54

1,162

517

55–59

541

423

60–64

442

1,130

65–74

1,184

362

75–84

380

144

85+

150

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,820	21.7%
18 and over	13,803	78.3%
65 and over	3,350	19.0%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.8%

White 20.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Other race 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,856	61.8%
White	3,944	20.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,559	8.1%
Two or more races	978	5.1%
Other race	782	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	61	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	45.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	17.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 18.6%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.6%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	3.3%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$30,451

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,800
Median rent / month	$1,041
Owner occupied	36.6%
Renter occupied	63.4%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	43.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.7%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.1%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	17.0%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	96.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,727	25.7%
Cohabiting couple	203	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,884	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,911	43.3%
Households with children under 18	1,797	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,475	36.8%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	43.9%
Married	27.7%	27.7%
Separated	2.0%	4.1%
Widowed	7.3%	10.0%
Divorced	12.4%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.2%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	132	3.2%
Kindergarten	67	1.6%
Elementary school	1,707	41.8%
High school	1,617	39.6%
College / grad school	565	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.6%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 42.9%

Under 18 years 58.5%

18 and over 38.5%

Married-couple families 24.2%

Female-led households 49.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	20.3%
Cash public assistance	16.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	42.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	31.9%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	35.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	38.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	33.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	513	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.8%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,571	94.0%
Spanish	2,047	12.4%
Other Indo-European	640	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,401	8.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,395	81.7%
Born in same state	13,963	79.2%
Born in different state	9,206	52.2%
Foreign born	432	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	3,228	18.3%
Not a US citizen	1,200	37.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,913	27.9%
Italian	550	3.1%
French	304	1.7%
Polish	96	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	35	0.2%
German	29	0.2%
English	22	0.1%
Dutch	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34950

What city is ZIP code 34950 in?

ZIP code 34950 is primarily assigned to Fort Pierce, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34950 in?

ZIP code 34950 falls within Saint Lucie County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34950?

43% of residents in ZIP code 34950 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 34950 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 34950 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 34950?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 34950?

Health data for ZIP code 34950 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 34950 in?

ZIP code 34950 observes the EST timezone.