Hobe Sound, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33455
Martin County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,980
- 157/sq mi High-density area
- $70,389
- Median income Near-median income area
- $450,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hobe Sound pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 157
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33455 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 33455 (Hobe Sound, FL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 415.1 in 2023 to 435.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33455 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida, home to 19,980 residents across 127.0 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33455 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,389 (9% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,452. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $450,600 (20% above the average Florida ZIP), while 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,147.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Martin County, so 33455 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 33455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hobe Sound, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33455.
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 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 33455, Hobe Sound, 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
19,980
Population
127.0
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33455?
59.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
6.8%
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?
$70,389
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$54,452
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33455 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Hobe Sound, 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)
$70,389 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
11,755housing units
11,755
Total Housing Units
9,253
Occupied Units
2,502
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$450,600
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,147
Median Rent
1986
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
435
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+335%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33455 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +335% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 249 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 287 |
| 2022 | +26.5% | 363 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 415 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 435 |
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 567 business establishments in ZIP 33455, employing approximately 8,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,544,000.
567
Businesses
8,082
Employees
$326.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 97 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
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 33455 vs 34997 →
ZIP 33455 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
- 34997
Stuart (34997)
40,405 residents
- 33455
Hobe Sound (33455)
19,980 residents
- 34994 15,967
Stuart (34994)
15,967 residents
- 33469 14,449
Jupiter (33469)
14,449 residents
- 33477 13,074
Jupiter (33477)
13,074 residents
- 33478 12,704
Jupiter (33478)
12,704 residents
- 34996 10,649
Stuart (34996)
10,649 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33455 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33455 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
- 33458
Jupiter (33458)
$109,729 median income
- 33469
Jupiter (33469)
$106,265 median income
- 33477
Jupiter (33477)
$104,992 median income
- 34996
Stuart (34996)
$83,929 median income
- 34997
Stuart (34997)
$78,136 median income
- 33455
Hobe Sound (33455)
$70,389 median income
- 34994
Stuart (34994)
$62,533 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33455 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33455, 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 (19,980 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 33455 in?
ZIP code 33455 (Hobe Sound) is located in Martin County, Florida. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33455?
ZIP code 33455 in Hobe Sound, FL has a population of 19,980 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33455?
The median household income in ZIP 33455 is $70,389, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33455?
The median home value in ZIP 33455 is $450,600, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33455 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33455?
ZIP code 33455 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 8,082 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33455 are: Construction (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33455?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33455 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 335%. 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 33455?
In ZIP code 33455, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 33455?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33455 is 29.6 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 33455?
In ZIP code 33455, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33455 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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