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 High-density area
- $87,341
- Median income Above-median income area
- $467,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33405 (West Palm Beach, FL) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 510.6 in 2023 to 516.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,503. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $467,100 (25% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,566; 56.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33405 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 33405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Palm Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33405.
- Construction
Construction
131 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 33405?
44.0
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
38.9%
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?
$87,341
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$57,503
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33405 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)
$87,341 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
9,653housing units
9,653
Total Housing Units
8,455
Occupied Units
1,198
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$467,100
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 33415
West Palm Beach (33415)
44,963 residents
- 33461
Lake Worth (33461)
40,748 residents
- 33462
Lake Worth (33462)
30,879 residents
- 33460
Lake Worth (33460)
30,790 residents
- 33417
West Palm Beach (33417)
29,156 residents
- 33409
West Palm Beach (33409)
29,140 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 33405 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33405 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
- 33413
West Palm Beach (33413)
$91,131 median income
- 33405
West Palm Beach (33405)
$87,341 median income
- 33406
West Palm Beach (33406)
$77,075 median income
- 33462
Lake Worth (33462)
$73,997 median income
- 33401
West Palm Beach (33401)
$67,967 median income
- 33409
West Palm Beach (33409)
$67,073 median income
- 33460
Lake Worth (33460)
$62,090 median income
- 33461
Lake Worth (33461)
$61,963 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33405, 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 (19,155 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 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.
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