ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34947

Part of Fort Pierce, FL

Pop. 12,804·Saint Lucie County·413th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,936/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$4

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ZIP 34947 · $1,936

More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,470

3 BR

$2,040

4 BR+

$2,220

Research median

$1,470/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 34947 changed +7.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,811) is $1,295 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,230); a 2-bedroom is $1,470.

Rank in Fort Pierce

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Fort Pierce.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 34950, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,700/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 34947. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,232/yr

At $1,936/mo median

Location

CityFort Pierce

StateFL

CountySaint Lucie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34947 (Fort Pierce, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,804

Median income

$51,811

Median age

33.7

Renters

52.4%

Age distribution

31.5%

21.5%

23.5%

14.2%

Under 1831.5%

18–3421.5%

35–5423.5%

55–649.3%

65+14.2%

Gender

46.5%

53.5%

Male46.5%

Female53.5%

Race & ethnicity

21.5%

52.3%

18.5%

White21.5%

Black52.3%

Hispanic18.5%

Asian7%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

19.6%

22.4%

37.7%

20.3%

No HS diploma19.6%

HS diploma22.4%

Some college37.7%

Bachelor's+20.3%

Housing tenure

47.6%

52.4%

Owner47.6%

Renter52.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34947 in Fort Pierce, FL has changed in 5 years

Income

$33,962 → $51,811

up 52.6%

Population

13,216 → 12,804

down 3.1%

Renter share

65.3% → 52.4%

-12.9 pts

Bachelor's+

14.1% → 20.3%

+6.2 pts

Median age

31.5 → 33.7

+2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 34947 in Fort Pierce, FL now reports about $51,811, up from $33,962 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 34947 in Fort Pierce, FL losing about 412 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 65.3% to 52.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.1% to 20.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 34947 covers Fort Pierce, FL. The median rent here is $1,936/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($51,811/yr), ZIP 34947 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34947?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,936/mo in ZIP 34947. The local median household income is $51,811/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34947?

Rent in ZIP 34947 has risen 7.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 34947 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34947 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #413 of 656 at $1,936/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 34947 changed +7.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.