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 High-density area
- $67,967
- Median income Near-median income area
- $473,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Palm Beach pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 43rd 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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,688. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $473,100 (26% above the average Florida ZIP), with only 37.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,776.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
713 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 283
Health care and social assistance
283 establishments
- Retail trade 272
Retail trade
272 establishments
- Finance and insurance 227
Finance and insurance
227 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 179
Accommodation and food services
179 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 33401?
40.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
26.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$55,688
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33401 ranks among Florida ZIPs
West Palm Beach, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,967 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,841housing units
19,841
Total Housing Units
15,696
Occupied Units
4,145
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$473,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 33415
West Palm Beach (33415)
44,963 residents
- 33460
Lake Worth (33460)
30,790 residents
- 33407
West Palm Beach (33407)
29,659 residents
- 33417
West Palm Beach (33417)
29,156 residents
- 33409
West Palm Beach (33409)
29,140 residents
- 33404
West Palm Beach (33404)
27,489 residents
- 33406
West Palm Beach (33406)
26,312 residents
- 33401
West Palm Beach (33401)
24,879 residents
- 33405
West Palm Beach (33405)
19,155 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33401 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33480
Palm Beach (33480)
$150,633 median income
- 33405
West Palm Beach (33405)
$87,341 median income
- 33406
West Palm Beach (33406)
$77,075 median income
- 33403
West Palm Beach (33403)
$70,646 median income
- 33401
West Palm Beach (33401)
$67,967 median income
- 33409
West Palm Beach (33409)
$67,073 median income
- 33404
West Palm Beach (33404)
$65,063 median income
- 33460
Lake Worth (33460)
$62,090 median income
- 33415
West Palm Beach (33415)
$61,274 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33401, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (24,879 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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