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ZIP 34949

Pop. 7,470·Saint Lucie County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,566/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$601
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ZIP 34949 · $2,566
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,760/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,792/yr
At $2,566/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySaint Lucie County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34949 (Fort pierce, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,470
Median income
$94,949
Median age
64.8
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
13.7%
24.5%
49.6%
Under 182.3%
18–349.9%
35–5413.7%
55–6424.5%
65+49.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.3%
White89.3%
Black2.1%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
18.7%
29.2%
48.9%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+48.9%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34949 in Fort pierce, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,644 → $94,949
up 14.9%
Population
7,960 → 7,470
down 6.2%
Renter share
22.2% → 18.3%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 48.9%
+2.0 pts
Median age
65.3 → 64.8
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $94,949 today, compared with $82,644 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 34949 in Fort pierce, FL losing about 490 residents over the five-year window, down 6.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.2% to 18.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.9% to 48.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34949 covers Fort pierce, FL. The median rent here is $2,566/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($94,949/yr), ZIP 34949 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34949?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34949 (Fort pierce, FL) is $2,566. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34949 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34949's median rent of $2,566/mo is $601 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34949 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34949 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #143 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,566/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34949?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,566/mo in ZIP 34949. The local median household income is $94,949/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34949?

Rent in ZIP 34949 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34949 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34949 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,566/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($94,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34949 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34949 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 34949 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34949 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 34949 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34949 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,566/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 34949's median household income ($94,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34949 32%Benchmark 30%
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