PlainZIP

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
$73,997
Median income
$368,600
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,350. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $368,600 (2% below the state average), median rent at $1,779 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.9%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33462 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 33462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Worth, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33462.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33462?

44.6

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

31.9%

Foreign-Born

White 47.4%
African American 25.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

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

$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

$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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,265

Total Housing Units

13,092

Occupied Units

3,173

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$368,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33462 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 33462 ranks #6 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 33462 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 33462 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.