The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 34979 sells for about $400,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 34979 — Fort Pierce
The housing market in the 34979 area is currently balanced, characterized by a median sale price of $400,000 and a moderate supply of inventory. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains stable with homes selling in approximately 58 days. Buyers currently have room to negotiate as the market transitions away from the high-demand conditions of previous years.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle with access to coastal amenities and relatively more affordable housing compared to South Florida's major metros.
Median prices moved down 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 34979, St. Lucie County, FL
The area faces significant wind and flood exposure typical of the Florida Treasure Coast, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by regional healthcare, retail, and service sectors, with ongoing residential development across St. Lucie County.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting via I-95 and Florida's Turnpike, with limited public transit options for regional employment centers.
The area offers access to the St. Lucie River, local parks, and proximity to Atlantic beaches, with various golf courses and shopping centers located within a short drive.
The rental market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with a slight decline in median asking rents and increased vacancy pressure compared to previous years.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail trade, with significant employment contributions from the public sector and regional service industries.
Transportation infrastructure is dominated by highway corridors including I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, which facilitate regional connectivity.
Development activity remains focused on residential expansion and mixed-use projects to accommodate ongoing population growth.
The St. Lucie County Property Appraiser manages assessments, ensuring properties are valued according to state statutes and local market conditions.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, water management, and municipal service taxing units.
Property insurance premiums remain elevated due to regional hurricane risk, with many residents relying on the state-backed insurer of last resort.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Sailfish Splash Waterpark4.416.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.46.7 mi
- Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast4.514.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.54.1 mi
- Elev8 Fun4.511.3 mi
- Clover Park4.63.9 mi
- Conchy Joe's Seafood4.312.4 mi
- Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa4.614 mi
- Waterfront4.714.1 mi
- St Lucie County Fair4.56.8 mi
- The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum4.89.5 mi
- Fort Pierce Inlet State Park4.78.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Port St. Lucie4.68.3 mi
- Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens4.78.1 mi
- AMC Port St Lucie 143.54.7 mi
- The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum4.89.5 mi
- Jackie Robinson Training Complex4.618.8 mi
- Elliott Museum4.716.5 mi
- Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast4.514.4 mi
- Vero Beach Museum of Art4.719 mi
- Fort Pierce Inlet State Park4.78.7 mi
- Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens4.78.1 mi
- Jetty Park4.78.3 mi
- Whispering Pines Park4.69.1 mi
- Sportsman's Park4.54.2 mi
- Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina4.319.1 mi
- Fort Pierce City Marina4.56.1 mi
- Causeway Cove4.66.8 mi
- The Moorings Yacht & Country Club4.815.5 mi
- Quail Valley River Club4.818.6 mi
- PGA Golf Club at PGA Village4.35.6 mi
- The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course4.18.9 mi
- Fairwinds Golf Course4.49 mi
- Gator Trace Golf & Country Club4.63.7 mi
- The Champion Turf Club at St. James4.21.3 mi
- Treasure Coast Square4.311.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Sabal Palm Plaza4.54.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shoppes of St. Lucie West4.54.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Tradition Square4.58.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Darwin Square4.58.8 mi
- Vero Beach Regional Airport4.319.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
A prominent local golf facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.