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West Palm Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33417

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

29,156
1,677/sq mi
$51,605
Median income
$175,900
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Palm Beach pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,677
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33417 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 29,156 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 1,677 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33417 reports a modest median household income of $51,605 (33% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,033. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $175,900 (53% below the state average), median rent at $1,647 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33417, plus 6 more within Palm Beach County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 33417

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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33417.

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 33417, 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

29,156

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,677

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33417?

47.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

37.0%

Foreign-Born

White 34.4%
African American 31.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%

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?

$51,605

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$34,033

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33417 ranks nationally

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

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

$51,605 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

20,598

Total Housing Units

17,063

Occupied Units

3,535

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$175,900

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,647

Median Rent

1980

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

+14.6%

YoY Change (2024)

468

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+368%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33417 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +368% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.7% 271
2021 +13.9% 309
2022 +15.6% 357
2023 +14.4% 408
2024 +14.6% 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 442 business establishments in ZIP 33417, employing approximately 5,025 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,121,000.

442

Businesses

5,025

Employees

$222.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 83 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 54 12.2%
Retail trade 52 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 36 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.3%
Finance and insurance 26 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.4%
Wholesale trade 8 1.8%
Information 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 33417 vs 33409 →

ZIP 33417 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 33417 ranks #4 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 33417 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 33417 ranks #null 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
33409 West Palm Beach, FL 29,140 1.8 mi
33401 West Palm Beach, FL 24,879 3.5 mi
33415 West Palm Beach, FL 44,963 4.1 mi
33407 West Palm Beach, FL 29,659 3.4 mi
33411 West Palm Beach, FL 65,245 4.6 mi
33413 West Palm Beach, FL 15,162 4.3 mi
33406 West Palm Beach, FL 26,312 4.3 mi
33480 Palm Beach, FL 9,549 5.6 mi
33405 West Palm Beach, FL 19,155 5.5 mi
33404 West Palm Beach, FL 27,489 5.6 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 33417 in? ▼
ZIP code 33417 (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 33417? ▼
ZIP code 33417 in West Palm Beach, FL has a population of 29,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33417 is $51,605, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33417 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33417 is White at 34.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33417? ▼
ZIP code 33417 has 442 business establishments employing approximately 5,025 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33417? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33417 are: Construction (83), Health care and social assistance (54), Retail trade (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33417? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33417 increased by 14.6% 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 33417? ▼
In ZIP code 33417, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 33417? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33417 is 26.0 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 33417? ▼
In ZIP code 33417, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33417 is 14.4% 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.