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West Palm Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33406

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

26,312
1,174/sq mi
$77,075
Median income
$397,800
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1,174
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33406 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 26,312 residents across 22.4 square miles, a density of 1,174 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33406 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,075 (0% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $32,830. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $397,800 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,792 a month; 62.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Palm Beach County, letting you compare 33406 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 33406

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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33406.

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 33406, 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

26,312

Population

22.4

Area (sq mi)

1,174

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33406?

38.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

39.7%

Foreign-Born

White 40.6%
African American 8.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%

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?

$77,075

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$32,830

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33406 ranks nationally

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

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

$77,075 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,578

Total Housing Units

8,700

Occupied Units

878

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$397,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,792

Median Rent

1979

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

489

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+389%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33406 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +389% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 266
2021 +14.2% 304
2022 +21.2% 368
2023 +18.4% 436
2024 +12.4% 489

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 1,017 business establishments in ZIP 33406, employing approximately 11,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $541,171,000.

1,017

Businesses

11,139

Employees

$541.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 198 19.5%
Construction 155 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 138 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 80 7.9%
Retail trade 79 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 71 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 56 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 54 5.3%
Finance and insurance 46 4.5%
Wholesale trade 20 2.0%
Manufacturing 12 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.2%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Information 8 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 33406 vs 33405 →

ZIP 33406 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 33406 ranks #7 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 33406 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 33406 ranks #4 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
33405 West Palm Beach, FL 19,155 2.0 mi
33415 West Palm Beach, FL 44,963 2.3 mi
33461 Lake Worth, FL 40,748 3.1 mi
33409 West Palm Beach, FL 29,140 3.6 mi
33413 West Palm Beach, FL 15,162 4.0 mi
33401 West Palm Beach, FL 24,879 3.8 mi
33480 Palm Beach, FL 9,549 3.6 mi
33460 Lake Worth, FL 30,790 3.8 mi
33417 West Palm Beach, FL 29,156 4.3 mi
33407 West Palm Beach, FL 29,659 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Palm Beach County

33411 standard
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 65,245
33463 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 53,766
33414 standard
Wellington, FL
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 33406 in? ▼
ZIP code 33406 (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 33406? ▼
ZIP code 33406 in West Palm Beach, FL has a population of 26,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33406? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33406 is $77,075, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33406? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33406 is $397,800, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33406? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33406 is White at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33406? ▼
ZIP code 33406 has 1,017 business establishments employing approximately 11,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33406? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33406 are: Health care and social assistance (198), Construction (155), Professional, scientific, and technical services (138). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33406? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33406 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 389%. 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 33406? ▼
In ZIP code 33406, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 33406? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33406 is 25.8 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 33406? ▼
In ZIP code 33406, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33406? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33406 is 11.1% 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.