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West Palm Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33405

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

19,155
1,651/sq mi
$87,341
Median income
$467,100
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Palm Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,651
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33405 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 19,155 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 1,651 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33405 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,341 (13% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $57,503. Local economic indicators show a 14.2% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $467,100 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,566 a month; 56.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 33405 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 33405

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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33405.

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 33405, 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

19,155

Population

11.6

Area (sq mi)

1,651

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33405?

44.0

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

38.9%

Foreign-Born

White 49.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%

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?

$87,341

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$57,503

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33405 ranks nationally

West Palm Beach, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,341 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,653

Total Housing Units

8,455

Occupied Units

1,198

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

$467,100

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,566

Median Rent

1956

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

516

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+416%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33405 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +416% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 285
2021 +18.8% 339
2022 +29.5% 438
2023 +16.4% 511
2024 +1.1% 516

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 896 business establishments in ZIP 33405, employing approximately 6,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,925,000.

896

Businesses

6,540

Employees

$299.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 131 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 129 14.4%
Retail trade 115 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 103 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 84 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 58 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 6.0%
Manufacturing 39 4.3%
Finance and insurance 29 3.2%
Wholesale trade 26 2.9%
Educational services 16 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.7%
Information 15 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Industries not classified 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 33405 vs 33406 →

ZIP 33405 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 33405 ranks #9 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 33405 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 33405 ranks #3 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
33406 West Palm Beach, FL 26,312 2.0 mi
33480 Palm Beach, FL 9,549 1.9 mi
33460 Lake Worth, FL 30,790 3.3 mi
33401 West Palm Beach, FL 24,879 3.4 mi
33415 West Palm Beach, FL 44,963 4.3 mi
33461 Lake Worth, FL 40,748 3.9 mi
33409 West Palm Beach, FL 29,140 4.1 mi
33413 West Palm Beach, FL 15,162 6.0 mi
33462 Lake Worth, FL 30,879 6.1 mi
33417 West Palm Beach, FL 29,156 5.5 mi

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Pop: 65,245
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Pop: 53,766
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Pop: 53,718
33458 standard
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Pop: 49,396
33467 standard
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Pop: 48,808
33415 standard
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33405 in? ▼
ZIP code 33405 (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 33405? ▼
ZIP code 33405 in West Palm Beach, FL has a population of 19,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33405 is $87,341, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33405 is $467,100, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33405 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33405? ▼
ZIP code 33405 has 896 business establishments employing approximately 6,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33405 are: Construction (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (129), Retail trade (115). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33405 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 416%. 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 33405? ▼
In ZIP code 33405, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 33405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33405 is 22.7 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 33405? ▼
In ZIP code 33405, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33405 is 14.2% 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.