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Fort pierce, FL — ZIP 34949

Population: 7,470 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 34949 (Fort pierce, FL) is $411,979 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $785,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,607/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$411,979

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$411,979
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-14.6%
5-year appreciation
+11.7%
10-year appreciation
+61.9%
All-time peak (2022-11)
$502,298
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$785,000
Median list price
$889,000
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
315
Sale-to-list ratio
92.4%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
178 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,607/mo
1-year rent change
+6.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Piper Aircraft Corp./Vero Beach Water & Sewer Department (14.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
352
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,600
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,774

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
144
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,279 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
3.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,086
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,154
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,571

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34949State medianUS median
Median home value$411,979$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$785,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market61 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,607/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,086$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 34949?
$411,979.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34949?
$785,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34949?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34949?
Typical rent: $2,607/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34949?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, drought.
Is ZIP 34949 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34949?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34949?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34949?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 34949 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34949?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34949?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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