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ZIP Code 34949

St. Lucie, Florida

FIPS 34949

Juniper

ZIP Code 34949 is in the top 38% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$483,700

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,470

Median Age

64.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$483,700

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$5,086

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.09

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,769

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.5%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

66%

Recession Drop %

-50%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

55

Avg Temperature (°F)

73.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

70.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.19

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 34949: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 34949?
The median home value in ZIP Code 34949 is $483,700, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 34949?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 34949 is $5,086, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 34949 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 34949 cost about 5.09× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 34949?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 34949 is $1,769 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 34949?
Home prices in ZIP Code 34949 have moved 41% over the past five years (-7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 34949?
ZIP Code 34949 averages 73.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.7°F, winter lows around 55°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 34949 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 34949's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.1 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.19 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →