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ZIP 34997

Part of Stuart, FL
Pop. 47,075·Martin County·314th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,123/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$158
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 34997 · $2,123
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,750/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
$25,476/yr
At $2,123/mo median
Location
CityStuart
StateFL
CountyMartin County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34997 (Stuart, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,075
Median income
$78,136
Median age
53.2
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
15.9%
17.7%
18.9%
15.5%
32.1%
Under 1815.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5418.9%
55–6415.5%
65+32.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
17.1%
White78.8%
Black3.6%
Hispanic17.1%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
25.8%
35.4%
31.6%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34997 in Stuart, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,594 → $78,136
up 21.0%
Population
44,630 → 47,075
up 5.5%
Renter share
18.5% → 19.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 31.6%
+3.6 pts
Median age
51.9 → 53.2
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $64,594 to $78,136 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 5.5% since 2021, moving from about 44,630 residents to roughly 47,075. College-educated residents now make up 31.6% of adults here, versus 28% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34997 covers Stuart, FL. The median rent here is $2,123/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($78,136/yr), ZIP 34997 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34997?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34997 (Stuart, FL) is $2,123. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34997 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34997's median rent of $2,123/mo is $158 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34997 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34997 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #314 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,123/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34997?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,123/mo in ZIP 34997. The local median household income is $78,136/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34997?

Rent in ZIP 34997 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34997 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34997 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,123/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($78,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34997 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 34997 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of ZIP 34997 households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34997 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34997 compare to the rest of Stuart?

ZIP 34997 is more affordable than Stuart overall. At $2,123/mo, it's $106 below the Stuart citywide median of $2,229/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34997 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34997 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,123/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 34997's median household income ($78,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34997 33%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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