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ZIP 34997

Part of Stuart, FL
Pop. 47,075·Martin County·333rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,087/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
+$125
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ZIP 34997 · $2,087
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,044/yr
At $2,087/mo median
Location
CityStuart
StateFL
CountyMartin 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 (+4.3% YoY, -1.7% 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 34997 covers Stuart, FL. The median rent here is $2,087/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($78,136/yr), ZIP 34997 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34997?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34997 (Stuart, FL) is $2,087. 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 $2,087/mo is $125 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 34997 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34997 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #333 out of 661 ZIPs at $2,087/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 $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,087/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 4.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34997 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34997 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,087/mo, rent takes approximately 32% 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 $2,087/mo, it's $90 below the Stuart citywide median of $2,177/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34997 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34997 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,087/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 34997's median household income ($78,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34997 32%Benchmark 30%
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