ZIP Code 34997, Florida
ZIP Code 34997 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 34997 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Martin County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 47,075. The land area covers 90.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,075 | ±1,919 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 53.2 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,506 | ±640 | 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 | 22,259 | ±636 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,506 | ±640 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,753 | ±469 |
| Median Home Value | $378,900 | ±$17,614 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,600 | ±$127 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,136 | ±$4,493 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,603 | ±$2,585 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,777 | ±809 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 20,615 | ±1,227 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±1.5% |
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 | 03-05 | JUPITER, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PALM CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PALM CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | STUART, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | PALM BEACH GARDENS, 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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Hobe Sound Bible College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 11298 SE Gomez Ave, Hobe Sound, FL, 33455 |
7725465534
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ROBERT MORGADE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 5851 SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DRIVE, STUART, FL, 34997 |
(772) 463-3245
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Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
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College | 17.5 mi away | 9022 South US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952 |
7722219799
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HOBE SOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 10595 SOUTHEAST FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HOBE SOUND, FL, 33455 |
(772) 546-2257
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CUMMINGS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 2551 SOUTHWEST MATHESON AVENUE, PALM CITY, FL, 34990 |
(772) 288-2551
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BLAKE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 2351 SOUTHEAST MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FL, 34996 |
(772) 288-5702
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ELISABETH LAHTI LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 15200 EAST THELMA WATERS AVENUE, INDIANTOWN, FL, 34956 |
(772) 597-4200
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TEQUESTA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 461 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY NORTH, TEQUESTA, FL, 33469 |
(561) 746-5970
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JUPITER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 705 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, JUPITER, FL, 33458 |
(561) 744-2301
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HOKE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 1150 NORTHWEST JACK WILLIAMS WAY, JENSEN BEACH, FL, 34957 |
(772) 463-2870
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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 3.4 miles from ZCTA5 34997. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobe Sound CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Port Salerno CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Palm City CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Jupiter Farms CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Stuart city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Jupiter Island town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 34997. • 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.