The ZIP Code 34982 is associated with the city of Fort Pierce in Florida in St. Lucie County in the U.S. It is estimated that 28.1% of residents in the 34982 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 46.1 years. Approximately 15.3% of residents in this Florida region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $23,035. Approximately 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $40,436. The current population estimate is 25,135.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 34982, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 22.9% of 34982 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 34982 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.9%), followed by Black or African American (13.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 34982 is $40,436, while the region's mean household income is $53,837. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,035. The per capita income in ZIP Code 34982 of $23,035 is approximately 27.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 13.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately44.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 34982 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.9% of 34982 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 34982, 82.7% of the population graduated high school, while 15.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this St. Lucie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.3% |
| Associate's degree | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 34982 are older than average. The median age of 46.1 years in ZIP Code 34982 is approximately 21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.6% of the population in 34982 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 34982 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 34982, 74.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 20.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Lucie County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 74.8% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 34982, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this St. Lucie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
In 34982, 54.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 18.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 34982 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 34982 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.3% |
| Construction | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 34982 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.38% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.11% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 34982 | 10.4¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| Florida | 13.89¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 8.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 34982 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.96 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.01 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.21 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.55 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 34982, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 34982 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Lucie County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 139 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 138 |
| Debt collection | 18 |
| Mortgage | 11 |
| Checking or savings account | 8 |
| Other | 23 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 121 |
| Improper use of your report | 83 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 52 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 18 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 9 |
| Other | 54 |