Stuart, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Stuart, FL is a small incorporated city located in Martin County in the state of Florida. Our data estimates 16,237 residents, places it at 27.196°N, 80.244°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Stuart, FL?

What is the population of Stuart, FL?

Stuart has an estimated population of 16,237. That makes it the 234th largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the 2nd largest of 11 places in Martin County. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Stuart is roughly 3.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Florida with a similar population include Groveland (16,423), Ojus (16,417), Lady Lake (16,020), Niceville (15,972), Opa-locka (15,887). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Stuart differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Stuart?

Stuart has about 2,404 people per square mile (928 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 64% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Stuart use?

Stuart uses 3 ZIP codes: 34994, 34996, 34957. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Stuart in?

Stuart is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Callaway, FL, about 381 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Stuart located in Florida?

Stuart lies in the eastern part of Florida, at 27.196° north latitude and 80.244° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 331 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is St. Marys, GA, roughly 259 miles to the north, which shows how near Stuart is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Port St. Lucie, FL, 11 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Stuart, FL?

The closest listed place to Stuart is Palm City, FL, 3.0 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Stuart in?

Stuart is in Martin County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12085. The county contains 11 places in our data, 6 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Palm City (24,840), Hobe Sound (14,003), Jensen Beach (13,479), Port Salerno (11,486), Indiantown (7,669). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Stuart from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Stuart is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 517 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,304 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Stuart?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Stuart: Stuart, IA (1,728), Stuart, VA (1,271), Stuart, NE (584), Stuart, OK (166). When you search for Stuart, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Stuart in Martin County, Florida.

Planning a move to Stuart?

If you are weighing Stuart, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.