Lake Worth, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33449
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,817
- 225/sq mi High-density area
- $153,586
- Median income Above-median income area
- $696,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Worth pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 225
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33449 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33449 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 10,817 residents across 48.1 square miles, a density of 225 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33449 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,586 (99% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,873. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $696,100 (86% above the average Florida ZIP), while 95.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,102.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, 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 33449 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 33449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Worth, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33449.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 33449, Lake Worth, 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
10,817
Population
48.1
Area (sq mi)
225
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33449?
48.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
22.9%
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?
$153,586
Median Household Income
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$73,873
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33449 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lake Worth, 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)
$153,586 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
3,254housing units
3,254
Total Housing Units
2,885
Occupied Units
369
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$696,100
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$3,102
Median Rent
2003
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2022)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33449 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +2.4% | 180 |
| 2019 | +17.0% | 211 |
| 2020 | -7.3% | 195 |
| 2021 | +20.1% | 234 |
| 2022 | -3.9% | 225 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 332 business establishments in ZIP 33449, employing approximately 2,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,645,000.
332
Businesses
2,126
Employees
$97.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 19.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 13.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 13 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
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 33449 vs 33467 →
ZIP 33449 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
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
53,766 residents
- 33414
Wellington (33414)
53,718 residents
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
48,808 residents
- 33415
West Palm Beach (33415)
44,963 residents
- 33461
Lake Worth (33461)
40,748 residents
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
35,938 residents
- 33472 19,100
Boynton Beach (33472)
19,100 residents
- 33413 15,162
West Palm Beach (33413)
15,162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33449 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33449
Lake Worth (33449)
$153,586 median income
- 33473
Boynton Beach (33473)
$145,691 median income
- 33414
Wellington (33414)
$112,241 median income
- 33472
Boynton Beach (33472)
$101,959 median income
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
$95,739 median income
- 33411
West Palm Beach (33411)
$92,591 median income
- 33413
West Palm Beach (33413)
$91,131 median income
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
$80,710 median income
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
$73,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33449 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33467 | Lake Worth, FL | 48,808 | 3.5 mi |
| 33414 | Wellington, FL | 53,718 | 4.2 mi |
| 33472 | Boynton Beach, FL | 19,100 | 4.6 mi |
| 33463 | Lake Worth, FL | 53,766 | 6.4 mi |
| 33473 | Boynton Beach, FL | 6,265 | 6.5 mi |
| 33413 | West Palm Beach, FL | 15,162 | 7.0 mi |
| 33437 | Boynton Beach, FL | 35,938 | 7.5 mi |
| 33411 | West Palm Beach, FL | 65,245 | 9.2 mi |
| 33461 | Lake Worth, FL | 40,748 | 9.0 mi |
| 33415 | West Palm Beach, FL | 44,963 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33449, 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 (10,817 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 33449 in?
ZIP code 33449 (Lake Worth) 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 33449?
ZIP code 33449 in Lake Worth, FL has a population of 10,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33449?
The median household income in ZIP 33449 is $153,586, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33449?
The median home value in ZIP 33449 is $696,100, which is 150% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33449 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33449?
ZIP code 33449 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 2,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33449?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33449 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Real estate and rental and leasing (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33449?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33449 decreased by 3.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 33449?
In ZIP code 33449, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 33449?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33449 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 33449?
In ZIP code 33449, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33449 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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