North Palm Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33408
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,921
- 960/sq mi High-density area
- $92,216
- Median income Above-median income area
- $611,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Palm Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 960
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33408 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 33408 (North Palm Beach, FL) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 453.7 in 2023 to 468.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33408 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 16,921 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 960 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,216 (20% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,508. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $611,400 (63% above the average Florida ZIP), while 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,912.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33408 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 33408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Palm Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33408.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
299 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
124 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 33408, North 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
16,921
Population
17.6
Area (sq mi)
960
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33408?
59.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
10.2%
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?
$92,216
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$81,508
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33408 ranks among Florida ZIPs
North 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)
$92,216 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
13,413housing units
13,413
Total Housing Units
9,725
Occupied Units
3,688
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$611,400
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,912
Median Rent
1976
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
468
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+368%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33408 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +368% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 280 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 324 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 386 |
| 2023 | +17.6% | 454 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 468 |
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 1,275 business establishments in ZIP 33408, employing approximately 15,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,646,750,000.
1,275
Businesses
15,232
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 299 | 23.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 124 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 100 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 55 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.6% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 17 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 7 | 0.6% |
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 33408 vs 33410 →
ZIP 33408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33458
Jupiter (33458)
49,396 residents
- 33418
Palm Beach Gardens (33418)
36,017 residents
- 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
- 33401
West Palm Beach (33401)
24,879 residents
- 33408 16,921
North Palm Beach (33408)
16,921 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33408 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33418
Palm Beach Gardens (33418)
$125,497 median income
- 33458
Jupiter (33458)
$109,729 median income
- 33477
Jupiter (33477)
$104,992 median income
- 33410
Palm Beach Gardens (33410)
$94,530 median income
- 33408
North Palm Beach (33408)
$92,216 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 33408 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 32,570 | 2.0 mi |
| 33403 | West Palm Beach, FL | 12,042 | 2.9 mi |
| 33404 | West Palm Beach, FL | 27,489 | 4.1 mi |
| 33477 | Jupiter, FL | 13,074 | 5.2 mi |
| 33407 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,659 | 6.1 mi |
| 33418 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 36,017 | 6.9 mi |
| 33401 | West Palm Beach, FL | 24,879 | 8.6 mi |
| 33409 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,140 | 9.0 mi |
| 33458 | Jupiter, FL | 49,396 | 8.1 mi |
| 33417 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,156 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33408, 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 (16,921 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 33408 in?
ZIP code 33408 (North 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 33408?
ZIP code 33408 in North Palm Beach, FL has a population of 16,921 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33408?
The median household income in ZIP 33408 is $92,216, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33408?
The median home value in ZIP 33408 is $611,400, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33408 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33408?
ZIP code 33408 has 1,275 business establishments employing approximately 15,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33408 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (299), Health care and social assistance (145), Other services (except public administration) (125). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33408?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33408 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 368%. 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 33408?
In ZIP code 33408, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.9% 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 33408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33408 is 20.1 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 33408?
In ZIP code 33408, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33408 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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