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Stuart, FL
City in Martin County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34994.
Population
18,520
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,602
ZIP codes
1
Stuart and its ZIP codes
Stuart at a glance
- Stuart is about 6.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,225 a year, 19% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,400 (8% below Florida) and median rent is $1,586 a month.
Local data for Stuart, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices2
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants206
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Stuart, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,225
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$329,400
Median rent
$1,586/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,500), Irish Americans (2,208), Italian Americans (1,974).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Stuart.
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
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,358 per person
PPP loans
$105M
1,437 loans, 13,570 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stuart, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stuart, 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 Stuart, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.9%
U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Stuart
1 in or overlapping Stuart. Population shown
Cities near Stuart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RioCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Sewall's PointTown | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| North River ShoresCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Jensen BeachCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 7 |
| Ocean BreezeTown | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Palm CityCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 13.9 |
| Port SalernoCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Hutchinson Island SouthCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Hobe SoundCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 7.1 |
| River ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Indian River EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Port St. LucieCity | 11 mi | 119.2 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Jupiter IslandTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort Pierce SouthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort PierceCity | 17 mi | 24.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stuart, FL in?
- Stuart is in Martin County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Stuart, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stuart include 34994.
- What is the population of Stuart, FL?
- About 18,520 people live in Stuart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stuart?
- Nearby places include Rio (1.6 mi), Sewall's Point (2.6 mi), North River Shores (2.7 mi), Jensen Beach (3 mi), Ocean Breeze (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023