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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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 24,879 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 1,847 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33401 reports a modest median household income of $67,967 (12% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $55,688. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. Housing costs here run $473,100 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,776 a month; 37.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 33401 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Palm Beach County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 33401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Palm Beach, FL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

West Palm Beach, FL 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 33401 vs 33409 →

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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Pop: 65,245
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Pop: 53,766
33414 standard
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Pop: 53,718
33458 standard
Jupiter, FL
Pop: 49,396
33467 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 48,808
33415 standard
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 44,963

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.