ZIP Code 34956, Florida
ZIP Code 34956 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 34956 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Martin County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,630. The land area covers 166.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,630 | ±548 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,019 | ±326 | 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 | 2,374 | ±360 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,019 | ±326 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 355 | ±140 |
| Median Home Value | $217,000 | ±$27,133 |
| Median Gross Rent | $955 | ±$99 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,526 | ±$17,143 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,720 | ±$3,109 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | ±7.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,671 | ±609 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,580 | ±618 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.5% | ±3.6% |
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: 165,666 (2024)
ID: 161560
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
2401 SE MONTEREY RD, STUART FL 34996-3397
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PALM CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PALM CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PALM CITY, FL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | INDIANTOWN, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | INDIANTOWN, 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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Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
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College | 18.5 mi away | 9022 South US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952 |
7722219799
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ELISABETH LAHTI LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 15200 EAST THELMA WATERS AVENUE, INDIANTOWN, FL, 34956 |
(772) 597-4200
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Hobe Sound Bible College
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College | 22.7 mi away | 11298 SE Gomez Ave, Hobe Sound, FL, 33455 |
7725465534
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PAULA A. LEWIS BRANCH
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 2950 SOUTHWEST ROSSER BOULEVARD, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, 34953 |
(772) 871-5470
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Indian River State College
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College | 24.1 mi away | 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL, 34981-5596 |
7724624772
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CUMMINGS LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 2551 SOUTHWEST MATHESON AVENUE, PALM CITY, FL, 34990 |
(772) 288-2551
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Fort Pierce Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 24.2 mi away | 3028 S US 1, Fort Pierce, FL, 34982-6333 |
7724644885
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PRUITT CAMPUS LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 500 NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, 34986 |
(772) 336-6380
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MORNINGSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 2410 SOUTHEAST MORNINGSIDE BOULEVAR, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, 34952 |
(772) 337-5632
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ROBERT MORGADE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 5851 SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DRIVE, STUART, FL, 34997 |
(772) 463-3245
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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 PORT SALERNO 5W, FL US, located 14.6 miles from ZCTA5 34956. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.7° | 53.6° | 63.7° | 3.17" | — |
| February | 76.2° | 54.8° | 65.5° | 2.27" | — |
| March | 78.5° | 57.8° | 68.2° | 3.95" | — |
| April | 83.1° | 61.6° | 72.3° | 2.87" | — |
| May | 85.9° | 67.1° | 76.5° | 5.73" | — |
| June | 88.9° | 71.5° | 80.2° | 9.56" | — |
| July | 90.3° | 72.9° | 81.6° | 7.00" | — |
| August | 90.8° | 73.9° | 82.3° | 9.03" | — |
| September | 88.5° | 72.4° | 80.5° | 9.17" | — |
| October | 85.3° | 68.3° | 76.8° | 5.05" | — |
| November | 79.2° | 62.0° | 70.6° | 3.44" | — |
| December | 75.8° | 56.7° | 66.2° | 2.92" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiantown village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Palm City CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
| Port St. Lucie city | City | 14.3 mi | — |
| North River Shores CDP | CDP | 16.3 mi | — |
| Stuart city | City | 17.1 mi | — |
| Rio CDP | CDP | 17.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 34956. • 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.