ZIP Code 34953: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL

Total population: 86,875 Household income: $85,667 Rent: $2,158

Overview

Total population

86,875

Rent

$2,158

Year built

2004

Household income

$85,667

Per capita income

$35,767

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

51.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Florida

County

St. Lucie County

City

Port St. Lucie

Total population

86,875

Adults over 25

60,114

Total households

28,211

Household size

3.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$85,667

Per capita income

$35,767

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

51.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,158

Year built

2004

Households that rent

13.1%

Households that own

86.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

50.1%

Black

24%

Asian

1.8%

Two or more races

17.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

29.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

70.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

38,084 (89.3%)

Commute time to work

32 mins

Work from home

4,573 (10.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.7%

High school graduate or GED

32.2%

Some college or associate degree

14.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

24%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 34953 with: St. Lucie County, FL Port St. Lucie, FL Port St. Lucie metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 34953

Total population86,875

Rent$2,158

Year built2004

Household income$85,667

Per capita income$35,767

Poverty rate8.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

St. Lucie County, FL

Total population360,500

Rent$1,585

Year built1996

Household income$71,457

Per capita income$36,552

Poverty rate12.3%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Port St. Lucie, FL

Total population232,491

Rent$1,937

Year built2002

Household income$80,648

Per capita income$37,828

Poverty rate9.5%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Port St. Lucie Metro Area, FL

Total population522,676

Rent$1,580

Year built1991

Household income$74,514

Per capita income$41,746

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077

Rent$1,669

Year built1988

Household income$74,568

Per capita income$42,609

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP34953	CountySt. Lucie, FL	CityPort St. Lucie, FL	Metro AreaPort St. Lucie metro area, FL	StateFlorida	CountryUnited States
Total population	86,875	360,500	232,491	522,676	22,416,077	334,922,499
Rent	$2,158	$1,585	$1,937	$1,580	$1,669	$1,413
Year built	2004	1996	2002	1991	1988	1980
Household income	$85,667	$71,457	$80,648	$74,514	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income	$35,767	$36,552	$37,828	$41,746	$42,609	$44,673
Poverty rate	8.7%	12.3%	9.5%	12%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.6%	3.4%	3.8%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 34953

Rent & Income

In 34953, the typical monthly rent is $2,158 and the typical household income is $85,667. Rent here is higher than in both Port St. Lucie and Florida, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 8.7%, which is lower than in both Port St. Lucie and Florida.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 13.1% of households. About 51.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 34953 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 34953 — Poverty

How ZIP 34953 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,158	266 / 299	from lower rent	$999 – $3,263
Household income	$85,667	82 / 299	from higher income	$30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate	8.7%	69 / 299	from lower poverty	2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 34953

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 266th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. At the state level, values extend from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 34953 holds the 82nd out of 299 ZIP Codes. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 34953 ranks 69th out of 299 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 34953 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,158 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 34953

Annual Household Income: $85,667

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 34953

Estimated Rate: 8.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 34953

In ZIP Code 34953, households that rent: 3,698 (13.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,698	13.1%
Owner-Occupied	24,513	86.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 34953

In ZIP Code 34953, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,918 (51.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,918	51.9%
Other renter households	1,780	48.1%
Total renter households	3,698	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 34953

Less than High School: 17,850 people (29.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 19,342 people (32.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 8,507 people (14.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,415 people (24%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 60,114

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.