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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
$130,225
Median income
$643,800
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $67,329. Poverty here runs at 5.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $643,800 for a typical home value (72% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,321 a month; 85.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 33412 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 33412

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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33412.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33412?

52.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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

$67,329

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33412 ranks nationally

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

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

$130,225 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,755

Total Housing Units

6,021

Occupied Units

734

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$643,800

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33412 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 33412 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 33412 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Palm Beach County

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West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 65,245
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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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.