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West Palm Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33401

Palm Beach County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,879
1,847/sq mi
$67,967
Median income
$473,100
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Palm Beach pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,847
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.5 square miles in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 24,879 residents, producing a population density of 1,847 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33401 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33401 sits at $67,967 (12% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $55,688. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $473,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,776 per month, and 37.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33401, West Palm Beach, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,879

Population

13.5

Area (sq mi)

1,847

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33401?

40.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

26.7%

Foreign-Born

White 41.9%
African American 35.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,967

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$55,688

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33401 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,967 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,841

Total Housing Units

15,696

Occupied Units

4,145

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.5%
Renter 62.5%

$473,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,776

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

427

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+327%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33401 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +327% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 254
2021 +15.4% 293
2022 +27.5% 374
2023 +13.5% 425
2024 +0.6% 427

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,467 business establishments in ZIP 33401, employing approximately 35,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,444,842,000.

2,467

Businesses

35,260

Employees

$3.4B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 713 28.9%
Health care and social assistance 283 11.5%
Retail trade 272 11.0%
Finance and insurance 227 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 179 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 176 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 155 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 112 4.5%
Construction 84 3.4%
Wholesale trade 55 2.2%
Information 43 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 39 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 35 1.4%
Educational services 34 1.4%
Manufacturing 31 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33401 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33401 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33409 West Palm Beach, FL 29,140 1.8 mi
33480 Palm Beach, FL 9,549 2.5 mi
33405 West Palm Beach, FL 19,155 3.4 mi
33417 West Palm Beach, FL 29,156 3.5 mi
33407 West Palm Beach, FL 29,659 3.2 mi
33404 West Palm Beach, FL 27,489 4.6 mi
33406 West Palm Beach, FL 26,312 3.8 mi
33403 West Palm Beach, FL 12,042 6.0 mi
33460 Lake Worth, FL 30,790 6.7 mi
33415 West Palm Beach, FL 44,963 5.3 mi

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33415 standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33401 in? ▼
ZIP code 33401 (West Palm Beach) is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Palm Beach County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/palm-beach-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33401? ▼
ZIP code 33401 in West Palm Beach, FL has a population of 24,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33401 is $67,967, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33401 is $473,100, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33401 is White at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33401? ▼
ZIP code 33401 has 2,467 business establishments employing approximately 35,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (713), Health care and social assistance (283), Retail trade (272). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33401 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 327%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33401? ▼
In ZIP code 33401, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33401 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33401? ▼
In ZIP code 33401, approximately 37.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33401 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Palm Beach, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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