West Palm Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33404
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,489
- 1,417/sq mi High-density area
- $65,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $344,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Palm Beach pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,417
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33404 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33404 (West Palm Beach, FL) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 428.4 in 2023 to 474.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33404 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 27,489 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 1,417 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33404 reports a modest median household income of $65,063 (16% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,543. Unemployment is 10.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $344,200 (8% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,698; 60.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33404 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 33404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Palm Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33404.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
98 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 33404, 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
27,489
Population
19.4
Area (sq mi)
1,417
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33404?
41.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
20.8%
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?
$65,063
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,543
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33404 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)
$65,063 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
16,255housing units
16,255
Total Housing Units
11,796
Occupied Units
4,459
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,200
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,698
Median Rent
1977
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
475
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+375%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33404 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +375% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 266 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 309 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 376 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 428 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 475 |
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 1,037 business establishments in ZIP 33404, employing approximately 17,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,112,212,000.
1,037
Businesses
17,173
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 135 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 129 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 121 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 98 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 53 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 4.4% |
| Information | 19 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 33404 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33410
Palm Beach Gardens (33410)
32,570 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
- 33408
North Palm Beach (33408)
16,921 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33404 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33404 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
- 33410
Palm Beach Gardens (33410)
$94,530 median income
- 33408
North Palm Beach (33408)
$92,216 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33404 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33403 | West Palm Beach, FL | 12,042 | 1.6 mi |
| 33407 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,659 | 2.3 mi |
| 33401 | West Palm Beach, FL | 24,879 | 4.6 mi |
| 33408 | North Palm Beach, FL | 16,921 | 4.1 mi |
| 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 32,570 | 4.6 mi |
| 33409 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,140 | 4.9 mi |
| 33480 | Palm Beach, FL | 9,549 | 6.6 mi |
| 33417 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,156 | 5.6 mi |
| 33405 | West Palm Beach, FL | 19,155 | 7.9 mi |
| 33406 | West Palm Beach, FL | 26,312 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33404, 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 (27,489 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 33404 in?
ZIP code 33404 (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 33404?
ZIP code 33404 in West Palm Beach, FL has a population of 27,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33404?
The median household income in ZIP 33404 is $65,063, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33404?
The median home value in ZIP 33404 is $344,200, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33404 is African American at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33404?
ZIP code 33404 has 1,037 business establishments employing approximately 17,173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33404 are: Wholesale trade (135), Construction (129), Retail trade (121). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33404?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33404 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 375%. 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 33404?
In ZIP code 33404, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 33404?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33404 is 25.5 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 33404?
In ZIP code 33404, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33404 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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