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ZIP Code 34981

St. Lucie, Florida

FIPS 34981

Juniper

ZIP Code 34981 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$373,000

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.7

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,031

Median Age

32.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$373,000

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$2,616

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.24

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,304

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.4%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

83%

Recession Drop %

-60%

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)

59.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.7

Higher than 95%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 34981: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 34981?
The median home value in ZIP Code 34981 is $373,000, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 34981?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 34981 is $2,616, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 34981 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 34981 cost about 5.24× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 34981?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 34981 is $1,304 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 34981?
Home prices in ZIP Code 34981 have moved 78% over the past five years (9.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 34981?
ZIP Code 34981 averages 73.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.7°F, winter lows around 55°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 34981 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 34981's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.7 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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