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ZIP 34986

Pop. 30,715·Saint Lucie County·224th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,327/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$362
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ZIP 34986 · $2,327
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$1,990/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
$27,924/yr
At $2,327/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySaint Lucie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34986 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,715
Median income
$80,047
Median age
57.1
Renters
15.6%
Age distribution
14.8%
15.4%
18.3%
14.2%
37.4%
Under 1814.8%
18–3415.4%
35–5418.3%
55–6414.2%
65+37.4%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
14.5%
20%
White65.2%
Black14.5%
Hispanic20%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
25.5%
31.7%
35.3%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
84.4%
15.6%
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34986 in Port Saint Lucie, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,141 → $80,047
up 12.5%
Population
28,438 → 30,715
up 8.0%
Renter share
16.1% → 15.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 35.3%
-1.0 pts
Median age
56.5 → 57.1
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,141 in 2021 to $80,047 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 28,438 to 30,715 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34986 covers Port Saint Lucie, FL. The median rent here is $2,327/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($80,047/yr), ZIP 34986 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34986?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34986 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) is $2,327. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34986 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34986's median rent of $2,327/mo is $362 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34986 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34986 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #224 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,327/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34986?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,327/mo in ZIP 34986. The local median household income is $80,047/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34986?

Rent in ZIP 34986 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34986 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34986 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,327/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($80,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34986 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34986 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.6% of ZIP 34986 households are renters, while 84.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34986 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34986 compare to the rest of Port Saint Lucie?

ZIP 34986 is more affordable than Port Saint Lucie overall. At $2,327/mo, it's $96 below the Port Saint Lucie citywide median of $2,423/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34986 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34986 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,327/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 34986's median household income ($80,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34986 35%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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