Fort Pierce, Florida

Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Treasure Coast region of Atlantic Coast Florida. It is also known as the Sunrise City. Per the 2020 census, the population was 47,297.

Fort Pierce, Florida
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
Nickname: 
The Sunrise City
Location in St. Lucie County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°26′20″N 80°20′8″W
Country United States
State Florida
CountySt. Lucie
Founded1838
Settledc.1860s
Incorporated (city)1901
Government
  TypeCommission-Manager
  MayorLinda Hudson
  Commissioners
List
  City ManagerNicholas C. Mimms
  City ClerkLinda Cox
  City AttorneyAndrea Duenas
Area
  Total29.84 sq mi (77.29 km2)
  Land23.79 sq mi (61.62 km2)
  Water6.05 sq mi (15.67 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total47,297
  Density1,988.02/sq mi (767.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
34945–34951, 34954, 34979, 34981-34982
FIPS code12-24300
GNIS feature ID0307964
Websitecityoffortpierce.com
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