Lake Worth, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33461

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

40,748
2,182/sq mi
$61,963
Median income
$301,200
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Worth pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
2,182
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.7 square miles in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 40,748 residents, producing a population density of 2,182 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33461 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33461 sits at $61,963 (20% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $27,260. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $301,200 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,685 per month, and 51.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33461.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33461, Lake Worth, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,748

Population

18.7

Area (sq mi)

2,182

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33461?

36.0

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

52.3%

Foreign-Born

White 24.0%
African American 17.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%

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?

$61,963

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,260

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33461 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,963 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

18,150

Total Housing Units

15,831

Occupied Units

2,319

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.8%
Renter 48.2%

$301,200

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,685

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

457

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+357%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33461 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +357% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 276
2021 +15.9% 319
2022 +22.9% 393
2023 +10.6% 434
2024 +5.2% 457

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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 33461, employing approximately 11,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $526,742,000.

1,162

Businesses

11,830

Employees

$526.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 274 23.6%
Health care and social assistance 158 13.6%
Retail trade 137 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 134 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 92 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 7.1%
Finance and insurance 54 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 47 4.0%
Wholesale trade 42 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.0%
Manufacturing 30 2.6%
Information 21 1.8%
Educational services 8 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33461 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 33461 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 33461 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 33461 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
33460 Lake Worth, FL 30,790 2.1 mi
33406 West Palm Beach, FL 26,312 3.1 mi
33462 Lake Worth, FL 30,879 2.9 mi
33463 Lake Worth, FL 53,766 3.0 mi
33415 West Palm Beach, FL 44,963 3.6 mi
33405 West Palm Beach, FL 19,155 3.9 mi
33426 Boynton Beach, FL 20,082 6.0 mi
33409 West Palm Beach, FL 29,140 6.6 mi
33413 West Palm Beach, FL 15,162 5.0 mi
33467 Lake Worth, FL 48,808 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33461 in?
ZIP code 33461 (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 33461?
ZIP code 33461 in Lake Worth, FL has a population of 40,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33461?
The median household income in ZIP 33461 is $61,963, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33461?
The median home value in ZIP 33461 is $301,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33461 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33461?
ZIP code 33461 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 11,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33461 are: Construction (274), Health care and social assistance (158), Retail trade (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33461?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33461 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 357%. 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 33461?
In ZIP code 33461, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 33461?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33461 is 27.9 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 33461?
In ZIP code 33461, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33461 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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