Stuart FL Zip Code Guide: Where Preserves at Park Trace Sits

Stuart, Florida, uses four ZIP codes: 34994, 34995, 34996, and 34997. Three of them are for street addresses. 34995 is for post office boxes only. Preserves at Park Trace, a D.R. Horton single-family community, sits in 34997, which covers the south side of Stuart.

That is the quick answer. The rest of this guide explains what each ZIP code covers, why a ZIP code does not always tell you which city you live in, and what life looks like in the 34997 part of town.

Every Stuart FL Zip Code at a Glance

Here is a simple table. It shows each code and the part of town it is known for.

Of the three street-address codes, 34997 has the most people living in it. It is also home to several newer communities, including Preserves at Park Trace.

Why a Stuart ZIP Code Is Not the Same as the City of Stuart

This part surprises a lot of buyers. A home can have a "Stuart, FL" mailing address and still sit outside the City of Stuart.

The post office draws ZIP code lines to deliver mail. Cities draw their own lines to run local government. The two sets of lines do not match.

So a 34997 address may be:

• Inside the City of Stuart, with city services and city rules.

• In unincorporated Martin County, where the county provides services instead.

Both are normal. Neither is better. But it changes who picks up your trash, who handles permits, and which local rules apply. Ask which one applies to any home you like. You can check local services on the City of Stuart website.

To find the exact ZIP code for any street address, use the USPS ZIP code lookup. It is free and it comes straight from the post office.

What 34997 Covers

34997 is the big southern slice of Stuart. It runs south from the central part of town, past Port Salerno, toward the Hobe Sound area.

A few well-known places sit in or near 34997:

• SE Cove Road, a main east-west road on the south side of town.

• U.S. 1, also called SE Federal Highway, the main north-south road.

• Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital on SE Salerno Road.

• Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park, a large natural area west of U.S. 1.

• Port Salerno, the waterfront fishing village on the Manatee Pocket.

If you like the idea of living near both the water and big natural parks, 34997 puts you close to both.

Where Preserves at Park Trace Sits

Preserves at Park Trace is at 6510 SE Park Trace Drive, Stuart, FL 34997. The entrance is off SE Cove Road, close to where Cove Road meets SE Willoughby Boulevard.

That spot connects to the rest of the area on a few named roads:

• East on SE Cove Road you reach U.S. 1 and the shops at Cove Road and Federal Highway.

• West on SE Cove Road you reach Kanner Highway, also called State Road 76, which connects to I-95.

• North on SE Willoughby Boulevard you head toward SE Salerno Road.

We wrote a full guide to daily life and the roads around the community in Port Salerno and daily life near Park Trace. We name roads there, never drive times, because drive times change with traffic.

What Kind of Homes Are in This Part of Stuart?

34997 has a mix. You will see older homes on established streets and newer gated neighborhoods.

Preserves at Park Trace is one of the newer ones. It is a community of single-family homes built by D.R. Horton in its Emerald Series, and D.R. Horton describes it as gated. There are five floor plans:

Every plan has a two-car garage and a covered lanai out back. D.R. Horton says each homesite backs up to either a preserve area or a pond.

Homes here have recently started in the low $600,000s. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers, because prices and incentives change often.

If you want to see how the five plans stack up, read 4 bedroom house plans at Preserves at Park Trace.

Parks and the Outdoors Near 34997

One of the best parts of living in south Stuart is how much land is set aside as parks.

• Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park is a large state park with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Read our Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park guide.

• Jonathan Dickinson State Park is south along U.S. 1 in Hobe Sound. It is one of the largest state parks in southeast Florida. See our Jonathan Dickinson State Park guide.

• Beaches are across the water on Hutchinson Island, reached by the causeways from Stuart.

How to Use ZIP Codes When You Shop for a Home

ZIP codes are handy, but they are not the whole story. Here is how to use them well.

1. Use a ZIP code to narrow the map. It tells you the general part of town.

2. Then check the exact address. Look up whether the home is in the city or the county.

3. Check schools by address, not by ZIP code. School lines do not follow ZIP code lines. We never tell you which school a home is in. Use the Martin County School District attendance boundaries page for any address.

4. Ask about the community itself. Things like a gate, a pool or lawn care come from the community, not the ZIP code.

Is 34997 a Good Fit for You?

That depends on what you want day to day. People who like south Stuart tend to want:

• A newer home with a garage and room to spread out.

• Big parks and trails close by.

• Easy access to U.S. 1 and I-95.

• Boating and seafood spots in Port Salerno nearby.

If that sounds like you, it is worth a visit. If you want to compare Park Trace with a townhome closer to downtown, D.R. Horton's Sailfish Cay is in 34994.

See South Stuart for Yourself.

A map only tells you so much. The best way to decide is to drive the roads, see the parks and walk through a model home.

We can set that up for you. We will walk you through the five floor plans, what comes included, and the incentives being offered right now. Incentives change often, so it pays to ask.

Call 561-704-0091 or book your Preserves at Park Trace visit.

Common Questions

Want to see 34997 in person? Call 561-704-0091 or book a visit at nationalhousesearch.com/schedule.