33478 ZIP Code — Jupiter, FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

ZIP code 33478 is located in Jupiter, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 64.57 square miles and serves a population of 14,845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.

About ZIP code 33478

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $578,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($137,282) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 33478 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,845

population

64.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jupiter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33458 Jupiter (5.3 mi) 33418 Palm Beach Gardens (7.1 mi) 33469 Jupiter (7.3 mi) 33455 Hobe Sound (8.5 mi) 33412 West Palm Beach (8.6 mi) 33477 Jupiter (9.3 mi) 34997 Stuart (10.7 mi) 33410 Palm Beach Gardens (11.1 mi) 34990 Palm City (11.7 mi) 33408 North Palm Beach (12.3 mi) 33403 West Palm Beach (13.7 mi) 33404 West Palm Beach (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,845
Population density	230 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	64.57 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	26.9542
Longitude	-80.2196
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	561

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.8%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	44.4%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	16.3%	10.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,845

Population

230

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$137,282

Median household income

$58,713

Per capita income

$578,400

Median home value

$1,921

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,364

Housing units

45.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

577

Under 5

531

509

5–9

467

363

10–14

334

308

15–19

284

333

20–24

306

599

25–34

550

1,206

35–44

1,109

978

45–54

899

594

55–59

546

735

60–64

676

1,020

65–74

937

411

75–84

377

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,103	20.9%
18 and over	11,742	79.1%
65 and over	2,941	19.8%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.9%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Asian 2.2%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,515	77.9%
Two or more races	1,653	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,222	7.6%
Asian	360	2.2%
Black or African American	164	1%
Other race	153	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.8%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	44.4%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	16.3%	10.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k+ 23.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	21.3%
$200k+	23.8%
Median income	$137,282

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 30.2%

$500k–$1M 46.7%

$1M+ 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$578,400
Median rent / month	$1,921
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	38.3%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	0.2%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.0%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	35.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	91.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,542	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	274	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	644	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	580	11.5%
Households with children under 18	1,712	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,965	39.0%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	16.5%
Married	61.3%	64.2%
Separated	1.5%	1.0%
Widowed	2.7%	7.0%
Divorced	6.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.8%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	45.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	224	7.8%
Kindergarten	170	5.9%
Elementary school	1,164	40.4%
High school	586	20.3%
College / grad school	739	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Professional & management 12.5%

Retail trade 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Construction 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	708	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	24.4%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,737	92.5%
Spanish	372	2.7%
Other Indo-European	147	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	199	1.4%
Other languages	26	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,461	90.7%
Born in same state	13,241	89.2%
Born in different state	6,284	42.3%
Foreign born	220	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,384	9.3%
Not a US citizen	1,089	78.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,295	15.5%
Italian	1,991	13.4%
Arab	1,122	7.6%
English	190	1.3%
Irish	189	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	135	0.9%
Norwegian	127	0.9%
German	25	0.2%
Dutch	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	99.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33478

What city is ZIP code 33478 in?

ZIP code 33478 is primarily assigned to Jupiter, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33478 in?

ZIP code 33478 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 33478 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 33478 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33478 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 33478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33478?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33478?

The median household income in ZIP code 33478 is $137,282, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 33478 in?

ZIP code 33478 observes the EST timezone.