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ZIP 34987

Pop. 21,727·Saint Lucie County·156th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,509/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$544
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ZIP 34987 · $2,509
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,090
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,500/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,108/yr
At $2,509/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountySaint Lucie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34987 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 43% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,727
Median income
$90,201
Median age
58.1
Renters
18.9%
Age distribution
13.4%
19.2%
18.5%
37%
Under 1811.9%
18–3413.4%
35–5419.2%
55–6418.5%
65+37%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
13.8%
18.8%
White68.2%
Black13.8%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
24.2%
29.3%
43%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+43%
Housing tenure
81.1%
18.9%
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34987 in Port Saint Lucie, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,923 → $90,201
up 25.4%
Population
12,818 → 21,727
up 69.5%
Renter share
23.9% → 18.9%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 43%
+4.7 pts
Median age
58.6 → 58.1
-0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $71,923 to $90,201 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 34987 in Port Saint Lucie, FL adding about 8,909 residents over the five-year window, up 69.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 23.9% to 18.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.3% to 43% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34987 covers Port Saint Lucie, FL. The median rent here is $2,509/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($90,201/yr), ZIP 34987 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34987?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34987 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) is $2,509. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34987 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34987's median rent of $2,509/mo is $544 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34987 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34987 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #156 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,509/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34987?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,509/mo in ZIP 34987. The local median household income is $90,201/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34987?

Rent in ZIP 34987 has increased 19.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34987 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34987 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,509/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($90,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34987 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34987 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.9% of ZIP 34987 households are renters, while 81.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34987 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34987 compare to the rest of Port Saint Lucie?

ZIP 34987 is pricier than Port Saint Lucie as a whole. At $2,509/mo, it's $86 above the Port Saint Lucie citywide median of $2,423/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34987 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34987 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,509/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 34987's median household income ($90,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34987 33%Benchmark 30%
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