ZIP Code 34946, Florida
ZIP Code 34946 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 34946 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in St. Lucie County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,852. The land area covers 15.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,852 | ±1,057 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,831 | ±588 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,543 | ±595 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,831 | ±588 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 712 | ±174 |
| Median Home Value | $158,300 | ±$44,607 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,002 | ±$305 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,315 | ±$12,064 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,091 | ±$3,513 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | ±9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,581 | ±656 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,945 | ±656 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72.9% | ±17.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 390,670 (2024)
ID: 101904
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
2300 VIRGINIA AVE, FORT PIERCE FL 34982-5652
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | VERO BEACH, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | FORT PIERCE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VERO BEACH, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | FORT PIERCE, FL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | FORT PIERCE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FORT PIERCE, FL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | FORT PIERCE, FL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
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College | 1.2 mi away | 3800 St Lucie Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL, 34946 |
7724664822
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LAKEWOOD PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 7605 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34951 |
(772) 462-6870
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Indian River State College
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College | 5.5 mi away | 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL, 34981-5596 |
7724624772
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ZORA NEALE HURSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 3008 AVENUE D, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947 |
(772) 462-2154
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Fort Pierce Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 3028 S US 1, Fort Pierce, FL, 34982-6333 |
7724644885
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SUSAN BROOM KILMER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 101 MELODY LANE, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34950 |
(772) 462-1615
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Treasure Coast Technical College
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 4680 28th Court, Vero Beach, FL, 32967-3527 |
7725644970
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 1600 21ST STREET, VERO BEACH, FL, 32960 |
(772) 400-6335
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Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
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College | 14.4 mi away | 9022 South US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952 |
7722219799
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IRC/IRSC BRACKETT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 6155 COLLEGE LANE, VERO BEACH, FL, 32966 |
(772) 400-6385
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FT PIERCE ST LUCIE CO INTL AP, FL US, located 1.1 miles from ZCTA5 34946. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.4° | 51.2° | 62.3° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 75.7° | 53.9° | 64.8° | 2.17" | — |
| March | 78.3° | 56.5° | 67.4° | 2.88" | — |
| April | 81.9° | 61.1° | 71.5° | 3.03" | — |
| May | 85.6° | 66.8° | 76.2° | 3.93" | — |
| June | 88.5° | 71.3° | 79.9° | 6.69" | — |
| July | 90.3° | 72.6° | 81.4° | 5.85" | — |
| August | 90.2° | 72.9° | 81.6° | 6.94" | — |
| September | 88.1° | 72.6° | 80.3° | 6.27" | — |
| October | 84.2° | 68.5° | 76.4° | 5.25" | — |
| November | 79.2° | 60.6° | 69.9° | 3.01" | — |
| December | 75.4° | 55.7° | 65.5° | 2.33" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie Village town | Town | 1.2 mi | — |
| Fort Pierce North CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lakewood Park CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| South Beach CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Fort Pierce city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Florida Ridge CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 34946. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.