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U.S. ZIP Code · FL34996

Martin County · Port St. Lucie, FL

Typical home value

$425,310[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.5%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.7%
vs metro
+11.0%
vs state
+22.6%
ZIP 34996 location in FL
Location of ZIP 34996 in FL

Price history

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

The typical home in 34996 is worth $425,310 — 11.0% above the Port St. Lucie, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,196 a month — a 9.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,196[2]
Gross yield
9.0%[2]
Cap rate
5.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,087[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,653[3]
Median household income
$83,929[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+584[5]
Moved in
6,258
Moved out
5,674

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • J. D. PARKER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · MARTIN

    513 students

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 yield9.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.4%
Annual rent$38,350

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$2,151
Loan principal$340,248
Down payment$85,062
Total interest paid$433,968

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 ratio0.86
Monthly cost to own$2,764
Monthly rent$3,196

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 34996?
The typical home in 34996 is worth $425,310, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 34996?
Home values in 34996 are down 4.5% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 34996?
A typical home in 34996 rents for about $3,196 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 34996?
The effective property tax rate in 34996 is 0.7% — roughly $3,087 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 34996?
ZIP code 34996 has a population of 10,653 and a median household income of $83,929.

#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 Salerno CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $427,090
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Jensen Beach CDP, FL

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

    Typical home
    $411,775
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Port St. Lucie, FL

    Typical home
    $408,566
    Gross yield
  • Port St. Lucie, FL

    Typical home
    $447,596
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Port St. Lucie, FL

    Typical home
    $397,670
    Gross yield
    7.9%

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