Palm Beach County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 78 ZIP codes · 19 cities
78
ZIP codes
1,497,987
population (2021)
+13.5%
pop change since 2010
12099
FIPS code
Palm Beach County ZIP code map
About Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County is located in Florida and contains 78 ZIP codes across 19 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,497,987 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.5% from 1,320,134 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Palm Beach County is 12099.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,497,987 |
| 2010 population | 1,320,134 |
| Change | +13.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12099 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Palm Beach County
Belle Glade
Boca Raton
Boynton Beach
Canal Point
Delray Beach
Greenacres
Jupiter
Lake Harbor
Lake Worth
Lake Worth Beach
Loxahatchee
North Palm Beach
Pahokee
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Gardens
Royal Palm Beach
South Bay
Wellington
West Palm Beach
ZIP codes for Palm Beach County, FL (78)
Demographics & statistics
1,500,825
Population
45.6
Median age
$79,845
Median household income
$48,219
Per capita income
$391,623
Median home value
$1,742
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
468,269
Housing units
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
36,735
Under 5
37,036
37,556
5–9
37,863
41,002
10–14
41,338
41,748
15–19
42,089
40,508
20–24
40,840
86,603
25–34
87,311
87,028
35–44
87,741
92,882
45–54
93,642
51,159
55–59
51,577
49,171
60–64
49,573
88,574
65–74
89,298
63,856
75–84
64,379
30,533
85+
30,783
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 281,939 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,218,886 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 367,423 | 26.0% |
| Median age | 45.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.9%
Black or African American
16.1%
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Two or more races
10.1%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 925,202 | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 276,796 | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216,235 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 173,546 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 78,775 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 42,173 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,486 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $79,845 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
28.6%
$500k–$1M
21.9%
$1M+
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,623 |
| Median rent / month | $1,742 |
| Owner occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
| Single-family detached | 50.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.6% |
| Electricity | 91.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 3.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 270,967 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 41,582 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 102,610 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 176,960 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 148,580 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 251,579 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 27.7% |
| Married | 50.5% | 45.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 21,329 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 15,007 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 124,626 | 38.3% |
| High school | 70,026 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 87,160 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Professional & management
16.2%
Retail trade
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
5.4%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 22.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 71,364 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,427,054 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 200,306 | 12.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 125,068 | 8.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60,650 | 3.8% |
| Other languages | 10,239 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,100,555 | 75.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,062,136 | 72.6% |
| Born in different state | 463,261 | 30.9% |
| Foreign born | 38,419 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 400,270 | 24.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 226,240 | 60.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 123,118 | 8.2% |
| French | 88,414 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 83,785 | 5.6% |
| Irish | 10,166 | 0.7% |
| English | 9,007 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7,815 | 0.5% |
| German | 6,911 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 4,665 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 2,364 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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