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Fort pierce, FL — ZIP 34981

Population: 5,031 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 34981 (Fort pierce, FL) is $367,948 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 96 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$367,948

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$367,948
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+118.9%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$382,791
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
$360,000
Median list price
$384,500
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

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)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Schools include
FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS TREASURE COAST, DATA HOUSE, INDEPENDENCE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

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 (17.6 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)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
69.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,565
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,148

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (7 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 (5.0 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
1,999
Housing built before 1970
12.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,616
Households with broadband internet
86.1%

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 34981State medianUS median
Median home value$367,948$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market96 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,616$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 34981?
$367,948.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34981?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34981?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34981?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34981?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, coastalFlooding, drought.
Is ZIP 34981 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34981?
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 34981?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34981?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34981?
5 schools (1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 34981 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34981?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34981?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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