Lake Worth, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33462
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,879
- 1,375/sq mi High-density area
- $73,997
- Median income Near-median income area
- $368,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Worth pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,375
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33462 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 33462 (Lake Worth, FL) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 396.6 in 2023 to 422.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33462 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 30,879 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 1,375 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33462 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,997 (4% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,350. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $368,600 (2% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,779; 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33462 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 33462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Worth, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33462.
- Construction
Construction
155 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
152 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
83 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 33462, 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
30,879
Population
22.5
Area (sq mi)
1,375
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33462?
44.6
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
31.9%
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?
$73,997
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$43,350
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33462 ranks nationally
Lake Worth, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,997 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US 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
16,265housing units
16,265
Total Housing Units
13,092
Occupied Units
3,173
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,779
Median Rent
1981
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
422
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+322%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33462 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +322% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 251 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 291 |
| 2022 | +24.1% | 362 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 397 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 422 |
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 1,008 business establishments in ZIP 33462, employing approximately 10,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $586,603,000.
1,008
Businesses
10,412
Employees
$586.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 155 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 152 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 117 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 115 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.4% |
| Information | 10 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33462 vs 33426 →
ZIP 33462 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
53,766 residents
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
48,808 residents
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
41,896 residents
- 33461
Lake Worth (33461)
40,748 residents
- 33435
Boynton Beach (33435)
32,104 residents
- 33462
Lake Worth (33462)
30,879 residents
- 33460
Lake Worth (33460)
30,790 residents
- 33406
West Palm Beach (33406)
26,312 residents
- 33444 20,221
Delray Beach (33444)
20,221 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33462 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
$95,739 median income
- 33405
West Palm Beach (33405)
$87,341 median income
- 33406
West Palm Beach (33406)
$77,075 median income
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
$75,789 median income
- 33426
Boynton Beach (33426)
$74,223 median income
- 33462
Lake Worth (33462)
$73,997 median income
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
$73,865 median income
- 33444
Delray Beach (33444)
$72,925 median income
- 33435
Boynton Beach (33435)
$67,979 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33462 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33426 | Boynton Beach, FL | 20,082 | 3.3 mi |
| 33460 | Lake Worth, FL | 30,790 | 2.9 mi |
| 33461 | Lake Worth, FL | 40,748 | 2.9 mi |
| 33435 | Boynton Beach, FL | 32,104 | 3.9 mi |
| 33463 | Lake Worth, FL | 53,766 | 3.6 mi |
| 33436 | Boynton Beach, FL | 41,896 | 4.4 mi |
| 33406 | West Palm Beach, FL | 26,312 | 5.9 mi |
| 33405 | West Palm Beach, FL | 19,155 | 6.1 mi |
| 33467 | Lake Worth, FL | 48,808 | 6.4 mi |
| 33444 | Delray Beach, FL | 20,221 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33462, 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 (30,879 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 33462 in?
ZIP code 33462 (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 33462?
ZIP code 33462 in Lake Worth, FL has a population of 30,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33462?
The median household income in ZIP 33462 is $73,997, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33462?
The median home value in ZIP 33462 is $368,600, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33462 is White at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33462?
ZIP code 33462 has 1,008 business establishments employing approximately 10,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33462 are: Construction (155), Health care and social assistance (152), Retail trade (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33462 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 322%. 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 33462?
In ZIP code 33462, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 33462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33462 is 24.7 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 33462?
In ZIP code 33462, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33462 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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