West Palm Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33412
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,414
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $130,225
- Median income Above-median income area
- $643,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Palm Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33412 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 33412 (West Palm Beach, FL) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 365.5 in 2023 to 373.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33412 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 14,414 residents across 121.0 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33412 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,225 (69% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,329. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $643,800 (72% above the average Florida ZIP), while 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,321.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33412 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 33412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Palm Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33412.
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 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 33412, 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
14,414
Population
121.0
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33412?
52.1
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
18.3%
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?
$130,225
Median Household Income
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$67,329
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33412 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)
$130,225 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
6,755housing units
6,755
Total Housing Units
6,021
Occupied Units
734
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$643,800
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$2,321
Median Rent
2001
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
374
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+274%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33412 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 221 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 259 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 326 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 365 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 374 |
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 418 business establishments in ZIP 33412, employing approximately 2,367 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,217,000.
418
Businesses
2,367
Employees
$120.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 97 | 23.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 17.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.0% |
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 33412 vs 33418 →
ZIP 33412 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33411
West Palm Beach (33411)
65,245 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
- 33404
West Palm Beach (33404)
27,489 residents
- 33470
Loxahatchee (33470)
26,551 residents
- 33413 15,162
West Palm Beach (33413)
15,162 residents
- 33412 14,414
West Palm Beach (33412)
14,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33412 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33412 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33478
Jupiter (33478)
$139,091 median income
- 33412
West Palm Beach (33412)
$130,225 median income
- 33418
Palm Beach Gardens (33418)
$125,497 median income
- 33470
Loxahatchee (33470)
$122,163 median income
- 33410
Palm Beach Gardens (33410)
$94,530 median income
- 33411
West Palm Beach (33411)
$92,591 median income
- 33413
West Palm Beach (33413)
$91,131 median income
- 33403
West Palm Beach (33403)
$70,646 median income
- 33404
West Palm Beach (33404)
$65,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33412 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33418 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 36,017 | 4.7 mi |
| 33411 | West Palm Beach, FL | 65,245 | 6.1 mi |
| 33403 | West Palm Beach, FL | 12,042 | 8.5 mi |
| 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 32,570 | 8.2 mi |
| 33478 | Jupiter, FL | 12,704 | 9.4 mi |
| 33404 | West Palm Beach, FL | 27,489 | 9.2 mi |
| 33407 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,659 | 8.2 mi |
| 33417 | West Palm Beach, FL | 29,156 | 8.1 mi |
| 33470 | Loxahatchee, FL | 26,551 | 8.6 mi |
| 33413 | West Palm Beach, FL | 15,162 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33412, 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 (14,414 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 33412 in?
ZIP code 33412 (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 33412?
ZIP code 33412 in West Palm Beach, FL has a population of 14,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33412?
The median household income in ZIP 33412 is $130,225, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33412?
The median home value in ZIP 33412 is $643,800, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33412?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33412 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33412?
ZIP code 33412 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 2,367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33412?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33412 are: Construction (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33412?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33412 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 33412?
In ZIP code 33412, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 33412?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33412 is 35.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33412?
In ZIP code 33412, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33412?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33412 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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