PlainZIP

Jupiter, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33478

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

12,704
92/sq mi
$139,091
Median income
$699,400
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jupiter pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33478 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33478 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 12,704 residents across 138.1 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33478 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,091 (80% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $63,266. Poverty here runs at 2.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $699,400 (86% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,033 monthly, and 97.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Palm Beach County, letting you compare 33478 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 33478

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jupiter, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33478.

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 33478, Jupiter, 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

12,704

Population

138.1

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33478?

48.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$139,091

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$63,266

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33478 ranks nationally

Jupiter, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,091 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,701

Total Housing Units

5,244

Occupied Units

457

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.6%
Renter 2.4%

$699,400

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$3,033

Median Rent

1993

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

415

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+315%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33478 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 259
2021 +13.5% 294
2022 +25.4% 369
2023 +10.9% 409
2024 +1.6% 415

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 624 business establishments in ZIP 33478, employing approximately 6,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $482,353,000.

624

Businesses

6,202

Employees

$482.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 138 22.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 15.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 80 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 52 8.3%
Retail trade 37 5.9%
Wholesale trade 33 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 33 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 26 4.2%
Finance and insurance 25 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.6%
Utilities 13 2.1%
Manufacturing 13 2.1%
Information 10 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 10 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 1.3%
Educational services 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

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ZIP 33478 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 33478 ranks #7 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 33478 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 33478 ranks the highest of 7 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
33458 Jupiter, FL 49,396 7.0 mi
34997 Stuart, FL 40,405 7.9 mi
33418 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 36,017 7.3 mi
33412 West Palm Beach, FL 14,414 9.4 mi
33469 Jupiter, FL 14,449 8.9 mi
33455 Hobe Sound, FL 19,980 9.4 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 33478 in? ▼
ZIP code 33478 (Jupiter) 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 33478? ▼
ZIP code 33478 in Jupiter, FL has a population of 12,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33478? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33478 is $139,091, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33478? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33478 is $699,400, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33478? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33478 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33478? ▼
ZIP code 33478 has 624 business establishments employing approximately 6,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33478? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33478 are: Construction (138), Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (80). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33478? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33478 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 33478? ▼
In ZIP code 33478, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 33478? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33478 is 31.6 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 33478? ▼
In ZIP code 33478, approximately 97.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33478? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33478 is 2.9% 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.