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U.S. ZIP Code · FL34949

St. Lucie County · Port St. Lucie, FL

Typical home value

$411,775[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.0%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+45.0%
vs metro
+7.5%
vs state
+18.7%
ZIP 34949 location in FL
Location of ZIP 34949 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 34949 is worth $411,775 — 7.5% above the Port St. Lucie, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,598 a month — a 7.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,598[2]
Gross yield
7.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,121[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for St. Lucie County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
No Rating

#Who lives here

Population
7,470[3]
Median household income
$94,949[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of St. Lucie County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+4,935[5]
Moved in
15,986
Moved out
11,051

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$31,173

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,082
Loan principal$329,420
Down payment$82,355
Total interest paid$420,157

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.07
Monthly cost to own$2,768
Monthly rent$2,598

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
5th percentile[1]
Rental yield
53rd percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 34949?
The typical home in 34949 is worth $411,775, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 34949?
Home values in 34949 are down 4.0% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 34949?
A typical home in 34949 rents for about $2,598 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 34949?
The effective property tax rate in 34949 is 1.0% — roughly $4,121 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 34949?
ZIP code 34949 has a population of 7,470 and a median household income of $94,949.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Port St. Lucie, FL

    Typical home
    $408,566
    Gross yield
  • Jensen Beach CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $417,034
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Stuart, FL

    Typical home
    $425,310
    Gross yield
    9.0%
  • Port St. Lucie, FL

    Typical home
    $397,670
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Port Salerno CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $427,090
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Port St. Lucie, FL

    Typical home
    $391,321
    Gross yield
    7.1%

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