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ZIP 34982

Pop. 31,143·Saint Lucie County·472nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,855/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$110
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ZIP 34982 · $1,855
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,480/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
$22,260/yr
At $1,855/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySaint Lucie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.3% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34982 (Fort Pierce, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,143
Median income
$54,082
Median age
39.7
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
21.7%
22.8%
18.8%
24.9%
Under 1821.7%
18–3422.8%
35–5418.8%
55–6411.8%
65+24.9%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
62.3%
15.1%
23.6%
White62.3%
Black15.1%
Hispanic23.6%
Education (25+)
18.9%
33.7%
31.7%
15.6%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+15.6%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34982 in Fort Pierce, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,135 → $54,082
up 19.8%
Population
25,825 → 31,143
up 20.6%
Renter share
25.3% → 27.5%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 15.6%
-0.8 pts
Median age
47.2 → 39.7
-7.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $45,135 to $54,082 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.8% shift. The population has grown by 20.6% since 2021, moving from about 25,825 residents to roughly 31,143. Renters now make up 27.5% of households, compared with 25.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34982 covers Fort Pierce, FL. The median rent here is $1,855/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($54,082/yr), ZIP 34982 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34982?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34982 (Fort Pierce, FL) is $1,855. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34982 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34982's median rent of $1,855/mo is $110 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34982 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34982 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #472 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,855/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34982?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,855/mo in ZIP 34982. The local median household income is $54,082/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34982?

Rent in ZIP 34982 has increased 16.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34982 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34982 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,855/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($54,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34982 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 34982 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 34982 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34982 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34982 compare to the rest of Fort Pierce?

ZIP 34982 is more affordable than Fort Pierce overall. At $1,855/mo, it's $100 below the Fort Pierce citywide median of $1,955/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34982 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34982 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,855/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 34982's median household income ($54,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34982 41%Benchmark 30%
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