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 Moderate-density area
- $139,091
- Median income Above-median income area
- $699,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33478 (Jupiter, FL) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 408.8 in 2023 to 415.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,266. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $699,400 (86% above the average Florida ZIP), while 97.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,033.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33478 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 33478
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jupiter, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33478.
- Construction
Construction
138 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 52
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Retail trade 37
Retail trade
37 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 33478?
48.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
11.7%
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?
$139,091
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$63,266
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33478 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Jupiter, 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)
$139,091 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
5,701housing units
5,701
Total Housing Units
5,244
Occupied Units
457
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$699,400
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33478 vs 33458 →
ZIP 33478 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
- 33418
Palm Beach Gardens (33418)
36,017 residents
- 33455
Hobe Sound (33455)
19,980 residents
- 33469 14,449
Jupiter (33469)
14,449 residents
- 33412 14,414
West Palm Beach (33412)
14,414 residents
- 33478 12,704
Jupiter (33478)
12,704 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33478 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33478 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
- 33412
West Palm Beach (33412)
$130,225 median income
- 33418
Palm Beach Gardens (33418)
$125,497 median income
- 33458
Jupiter (33458)
$109,729 median income
- 33469
Jupiter (33469)
$106,265 median income
- 34997
Stuart (34997)
$78,136 median income
- 33455
Hobe Sound (33455)
$70,389 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33478, 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 (12,704 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 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.
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