America’s hottest ZIP code is located in this Florida city

MovingPlace study ranks top 100 areas where people are moving

Published: January 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

This month, MovingPlace has released its latest report looking at the hottest ZIP codes in the U.S. — and the No. 1 spot so far in 2026 is located right here in the Sunshine State.

The January report uses moving data from late last year, looking at nearly 700,000 moves to determine which ZIP codes have been the most popular recently.

According to researchers, the latest data reveals that people are being much more “strategic” about where they move.

“While the massive surge of migration to the Sunbelt remains a primary driver of growth, moving to a particular state or region is taking a back seat to moving to very specific neighborhoods,” the study reads.

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Overall, the top-ranked ZIP code turned out to be 34987 in Port St. Lucie, with roughly 16.2 moves per capita.

It’s the fourth consecutive month that Port St. Lucie has placed in the top 10, though it jumped up from No. 3 to No. 1 this time around.

"The 34987 ZIP code on the outskirts of Port St. Lucie, Florida, is the hottest in the nation for December, seeing 16.2 moves per 1,000 residents. This sought-after residential area has consistently seen high demand, particularly from high-income households. This popularity is likely bolstered by the location’s modern communities and appeal to those seeking a high quality of life in the Sunbelt."
MovingPlace, "The Hottest Zip Codes in America: January, 2026 Report"

It’s not the only Florida city in the top 10 this month, though. San Antonio in Pasco County managed to eke out the No. 9 spot.

The full ranking is as follows:

Rank	ZIP Code	Location	State	Moves Per Capita
1	34987	Port St. Lucie	FL	16.2
2	75114	Crandall	TX	12.4
3	80019	Aurora	CO	12.1
4	87001	Algodones	NM	12.1
5	37228	Nashville	TN	11.9
6	85387	Surprise	AZ	11.0
7	78701	Austin	TX	10.3
8	28445	Holly Ridge	NC	9.9
9	33576	San Antonio	FL	9.0
10	75166	Lavon	TX	9.6
11	75251	Dallas	TX	9.6
12	33953	Port Charlotte	FL	9.5
13	34211	Bradenton	FL	9.2
14	33982	Punta Gorda	FL	9.2
15	56465	Merrifield	MN	9.1
16	76247	Justin	TX	9.0
17	24083	Daleville	VA	8.9
18	78656	Maxwell	TX	8.8
19	73134	Oklahoma City	OK	8.6
20	98402	Tacoma	WA	8.5
21	29568	Longs	SC	8.4
22	32413	Panama City Beach	FL	8.3
23	34275	Nokomis	FL	8.2
24	50309	Des Moines	IA	8.2
25	89034	Mesquite	NV	8.2
26	21619	Chester	MD	8.0
27	28422	Bolivia	NC	8.0
28	43116	Commercial Point	OH	8.0
29	78215	San Antonio	TX	8.0
30	18051	Fogelsville	PA	7.7
31	85054	Phoenix	AZ	7.6
32	37203	Nashville	TN	7.6
33	28467	Calabash	NC	7.5
34	43215	Columbus	OH	7.5
35	78373	Port Aransas	TX	7.5
36	34434	Dunnellon	FL	7.3
37	33955	Punta Gorda	FL	7.3
38	72715	Bella Vista	AR	7.2
39	65483	Houston	MO	7.2
40	43064	Plain City	OH	7.2
41	32461	Inlet Beach	FL	7.1
42	49756	Lewiston	MI	7.1
43	28673	Sherrills Ford	NC	7.1
44	78657	Horseshoe Bay	TX	7.1
45	19930	Bethany Beach	DE	7.0
46	97205	Portland	OR	7.0
47	29601	Greenville	SC	7.0
48	75201	Dallas	TX	7.0
49	98121	Seattle	WA	7.0
50	85263	Rio Verde	AZ	6.9
51	7756	Ocean Grove	NJ	6.9
52	95811	Sacramento	CA	6.8
53	80202	Denver	CO	6.8
54	54568	Woodruff	WI	6.8
55	30560	Morganton	GA	6.7
56	30346	Atlanta	GA	6.7
57	83669	Star	ID	6.7
58	10004	New York City	NY	6.7
59	46075	Whitestown	IN	6.6
60	67052	Goddard	KS	6.6
61	28469	Ocean Isle Beach	NC	6.6
62	28605	Blowing Rock	NC	6.6
63	28166	Troutman	NC	6.6
64	23230	Richmond	VA	6.5
65	72713	Bentonville	AR	6.4
66	28468	Sunset Beach	NC	6.4
67	15222	Pittsburgh	PA	6.4
68	98569	Ocean Shores	WA	6.4
69	28203	Charlotte	NC	6.3
70	95969	Paradise	CA	6.2
71	80446	Granby	CO	6.2
72	21842	Ocean City	MD	6.2
73	28462	Supply	NC	6.2
74	97209	Portland	OR	6.2
75	72751	Pea Ridge	AR	6.1
76	85004	Phoenix	AZ	6.1
77	85003	Phoenix	AZ	6.1
78	89011	Henderson	NV	6.1
79	10601	White Plains	NY	6.1
80	44028	Columbia Station	OH	6.1
81	80927	Colorado Springs	CO	6.0
82	37846	Philadelphia	TN	6.0
83	40023	Fisherville	KY	5.9
84	5091	Woodstock	VT	5.9
85	72417	Brookland	AR	5.8
86	95742	Rancho Cordova	CA	5.8
87	73093	Washington	OK	5.8
88	97367	Lincoln City	OR	5.7
89	23219	Richmond	VA	5.7
90	23510	Norfolk	VA	5.7
91	92101	San Diego	CA	5.6
92	80203	Denver	CO	5.6
93	20024	Washington	DC	5.6
94	43025	Hebron	OH	5.6
95	97232	Portland	OR	5.6
96	95814	Sacramento	CA	5.5
97	80216	Denver	CO	5.5
98	46055	McCordsville	IN	5.5
99	46748	Huntertown	IN	5.5
100	37302	Apison	TN	5.5

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