Fort Pierce
City in St. Lucie County, Florida

Fort Pierce is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, with 47,297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Pierce South, 1.4 miles SW.
- 47,297residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 24.9 sq miland area · 64.4 km²
- 1,902 / sq mipopulation density
- 34950main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. An hour north of West Palm Beach, the city is part of the Treasure Coast region of Florida’s Atlantic Coast. It is also known as the Sunrise City. Per the 2020 census, the population was 47,297.
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Living in Fort Pierce
- Median household income
- $47,072
- Median home value
- $250,800
- Median rent
- $1,217/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Fort Pierce had 47,297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,902 per sq mi (734 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Pierce at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,297 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.87 sq mi (64.4 km²) |
| Water area | 5.60 sq mi (14.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.4256° N, 80.3404° W |
| ZIP codes | 34950, 34947, 34949, 34981 |
| Official website | cityoffortpierce.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1224300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Pierce
- Fort Pierce South1.4 mi SW
- Fort Pierce North3.6 mi N
- White City3.7 mi S
- St. Lucie Village5.1 mi N
- Indian River Estates5.5 mi SE
- River Park7.1 mi S
- Lakewood Park8.3 mi N
- Port St. Lucie10.4 mi S
- South Beach10.5 mi N
- Hutchinson Island South11.1 mi SE
- Florida Ridge11.2 mi N
- Vero Beach South13.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Pierce
What county is Fort Pierce in?
Fort Pierce is in St. Lucie County, Florida.
What is the population of Fort Pierce, FL?
47,297 people lived in Fort Pierce at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Pierce, FL?
The main ZIP code is 34950. Other ZIP codes: 34947, 34949, 34981.
What is the elevation of Fort Pierce?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce South (1.4 mi), Fort Pierce North (3.6 mi), White City (3.7 mi), St. Lucie Village (5.1 mi), Indian River Estates (5.5 mi).
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