Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 24,365 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 244,208 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 96,923 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 131,601 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 103,525 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 423,727 (41.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,707 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $418,612 ▲ 50% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,943/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 717,244 |
| Vacant Units | 117,556 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Palm Beach County is located in Florida and encompasses 75 ZIP codes spanning 18 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,513,576 residents. With a median age of 45.7, it is a mature county.
Palm Beach County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,706 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Palm Beach County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $418,612 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,942. Homeownership rates are high at 69.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Palm Beach County are majority White (51.01%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Palm Beach County, FL is a middle-income area in Florida. The 75 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33430 | Belle Glade | 19,773 | $48,690 | $142,200 | $860 | 12.1% | 26.2% |
| 33428 | Boca Raton | 46,228 | $85,939 | $433,300 | $2,349 | 3.7% | 50.3% |
| 33431 | Boca Raton | 23,150 | $103,252 | $575,700 | $2,361 | 8.5% | 65.2% |
| 33432 | Boca Raton | 21,817 | $94,375 | $943,400 | $2,226 | 5.9% | 67.7% |
| 33433 | Boca Raton | 46,808 | $81,421 | $414,400 | $2,320 | 3.9% | 60.8% |
| 33434 | Boca Raton | 21,805 | $75,480 | $379,300 | $1,500 | 4.4% | 63.9% |
| 33486 | Boca Raton | 23,252 | $113,575 | $636,400 | $2,226 | 4.3% | 67.4% |
| 33487 | Boca Raton | 20,848 | $93,816 | $573,100 | $2,382 | 4.7% | 67.9% |
| 33496 | Boca Raton | 24,546 | $111,754 | $563,600 | $2,469 | 5.7% | 70.6% |
| 33498 | Boca Raton | 17,192 | $129,615 | $597,100 | $3,501 | 4.7% | 66.3% |
| 33426 | Boynton Beach | 24,424 | $76,328 | $298,500 | $1,981 | 6.7% | 46.6% |
| 33435 | Boynton Beach | 36,984 | $66,612 | $306,900 | $1,846 | 4.9% | 42.6% |
| 33436 | Boynton Beach | 47,495 | $76,011 | $327,100 | $1,883 | 5.7% | 46.9% |
| 33437 | Boynton Beach | 37,862 | $78,941 | $391,000 | $1,968 | 4.5% | 55.2% |
| 33472 | Boynton Beach | 18,689 | $98,289 | $410,700 | $2,264 | 3.8% | 55.7% |
| 33473 | Boynton Beach | 11,455 | $148,776 | $729,800 | — | 4.4% | 70.1% |
| 33444 | Delray Beach | 23,231 | $74,803 | $425,200 | $1,712 | 5.9% | 45.5% |
| 33445 | Delray Beach | 31,604 | $70,748 | $282,500 | $1,991 | 5.6% | 50.2% |
| 33446 | Delray Beach | 28,018 | $74,995 | $415,000 | $1,792 | 5.8% | 56.7% |
| 33483 | Delray Beach | 12,595 | $117,854 | $755,700 | $2,306 | 5.7% | 66.6% |
| 33484 | Delray Beach | 25,905 | $56,942 | $220,100 | $1,876 | 5.8% | 52.4% |
| 33458 | Jupiter | 55,969 | $107,626 | $550,700 | $2,090 | 4.1% | 62.3% |
| 33469 | Jupiter | 14,567 | $103,489 | $552,500 | $1,786 | 3.6% | 59.3% |
| 33477 | Jupiter | 12,375 | $104,107 | $612,700 | $2,576 | 1.1% | 66.4% |
| 33478 | Jupiter | 15,205 | $142,109 | $653,000 | $2,701 | 3.0% | 57.2% |
| 33449 | Lake Worth | 9,131 | $149,159 | $625,500 | $2,892 | 5.1% | 62.4% |
| 33460 | Lake Worth | 36,934 | $61,702 | $333,200 | $1,411 | 5.3% | 40.1% |
| 33461 | Lake Worth | 49,245 | $61,218 | $263,400 | $1,615 | 7.2% | 29.9% |
| 33462 | Lake Worth | 32,495 | $72,288 | $323,600 | $1,659 | 7.6% | 40.9% |
| 33463 | Lake Worth | 64,916 | $68,697 | $326,600 | $1,721 | 5.3% | 38.4% |
| 33467 | Lake Worth | 56,447 | $93,053 | $413,600 | $1,975 | 4.4% | 51.3% |
| 33470 | Loxahatchee | 33,232 | $116,758 | $532,200 | $2,576 | 4.1% | 43.5% |
| 33408 | North Palm Beach | 18,766 | $91,390 | $502,900 | $1,885 | 3.6% | 61.3% |
| 33476 | Pahokee | 7,131 | $35,619 | $143,800 | $899 | 18.5% | 28.3% |
| 33480 | Palm Beach | 10,901 | $151,121 | $1,218,500 | $1,840 | 4.3% | 70.2% |
| 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens | 36,409 | $96,059 | $469,100 | $2,193 | 4.9% | 59.2% |
| 33418 | Palm Beach Gardens | 42,979 | $123,405 | $608,500 | $2,304 | 2.7% | 67.2% |
| 33493 | South Bay | 5,070 | $52,404 | $121,100 | $1,067 | 8.0% | 19.3% |
| 33414 | Wellington | 59,229 | $105,953 | $533,800 | $2,326 | 3.8% | 58.8% |
| 33401 | West Palm Beach | 31,964 | $60,942 | $430,900 | $1,774 | 6.9% | 52.4% |
| 33403 | West Palm Beach | 13,710 | $69,050 | $340,100 | $1,426 | 6.6% | 39.0% |
| 33404 | West Palm Beach | 30,533 | $60,225 | $305,600 | $1,507 | 10.3% | 39.3% |
| 33405 | West Palm Beach | 19,703 | $82,945 | $401,200 | $1,432 | 4.5% | 50.5% |
| 33406 | West Palm Beach | 26,662 | $79,696 | $358,300 | $1,677 | 4.8% | 36.8% |
| 33407 | West Palm Beach | 34,728 | $56,606 | $290,500 | $1,551 | 6.0% | 41.4% |
| 33409 | West Palm Beach | 32,921 | $65,206 | $282,900 | $1,633 | 6.6% | 40.5% |
| 33411 | West Palm Beach | 75,299 | $89,329 | $400,900 | $1,887 | 3.9% | 51.6% |
| 33412 | West Palm Beach | 15,499 | $134,818 | $560,800 | $1,902 | 2.8% | 52.5% |
| 33413 | West Palm Beach | 17,914 | $80,527 | $405,900 | $2,016 | 9.7% | 43.2% |
| 33415 | West Palm Beach | 53,058 | $57,199 | $220,800 | $1,597 | 6.3% | 33.2% |
| 33417 | West Palm Beach | 36,464 | $50,077 | $159,300 | $1,533 | 7.1% | 40.0% |