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ZIP Code 34986

St. Lucie, Florida

FIPS 34986

Juniper

ZIP Code 34986 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$408,800

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,715

Median Age

57.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$408,800

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$4,307

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.11

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,713

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.1%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-54%

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)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 34986: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 34986?
The median home value in ZIP Code 34986 is $408,800, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 34986?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 34986 is $4,307, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 34986 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 34986 cost about 5.11× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 34986?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 34986 is $1,713 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 34986?
Home prices in ZIP Code 34986 have moved 52% over the past five years (-2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 34986?
ZIP Code 34986 averages 73.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.7°F, winter lows around 55°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 34986 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 34986's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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