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Jensen Beach, FL
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34957.
Population
12,531
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,797
ZIP codes
1
Jensen Beach and its ZIP codes
Jensen Beach at a glance
- Jensen Beach is about 4.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,884 a year, 5% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,700 (15% above Florida) and median rent is $1,267 a month.
Local data for Jensen Beach, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jensen Beach, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,884
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$411,700
Median rent
$1,267/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.0%
Median age
56.3
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,779), German Americans (1,744), Italian Americans (1,642).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Jensen Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,234
77,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$124,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.48B
FY 2026, $9,358 per person
How people get to work
Jensen Beach, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jensen Beach, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
191
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9,539
14.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 56°F
62.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jensen Beach, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Jensen Beach
1 in or overlapping Jensen Beach. Population shown
Cities near Jensen Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean BreezeTown | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RioCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.4 |
| North River ShoresCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| StuartCity | 3 mi | 7.1 |
| Sewall's PointTown | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Hutchinson Island SouthCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Palm CityCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 13.9 |
| Port SalernoCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.6 |
| River ParkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Indian River EstatesCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.5 |
| Port St. LucieCity | 9.6 mi | 119.2 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Hobe SoundCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| Fort Pierce SouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort PierceCity | 14 mi | 24.7 |
| Jupiter IslandTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jensen Beach, FL in?
- Jensen Beach is in Martin County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Jensen Beach, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jensen Beach include 34957.
- What is the population of Jensen Beach, FL?
- About 12,531 people live in Jensen Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jensen Beach?
- Nearby places include Ocean Breeze (0.9 mi), Rio (1.5 mi), North River Shores (2.4 mi), Stuart (3 mi), Sewall's Point (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023