33462 ZIP Code — Lake Worth, FL
Palm Beach County, Florida
ZIP code 33462 is located in Lake Worth, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 8.56 square miles and serves a population of 32,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.
About ZIP code 33462
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($67,916) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
32,232
population
8.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33462 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33462
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Worth | Acceptable |
| Lake Worth | Acceptable |
| Lake Worth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33464 Boca Raton (3.1 mi)
33461 Lake Worth (3.1 mi)
33426 Boynton Beach (3.2 mi)
33460 Lake Worth Beach (3.3 mi)
33435 Boynton Beach (3.6 mi)
33463 Lake Worth (3.6 mi)
33436 Boynton Beach (3.9 mi)
33406 West Palm Beach (6.2 mi)
33437 Boynton Beach (6.3 mi)
33467 Lake Worth (6.3 mi)
33405 West Palm Beach (6.5 mi)
33415 West Palm Beach (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,232 |
| Population density | 3,765 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 26.5746 |
| Longitude | -80.0759 |
| 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 | 44.7% | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 21.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 10.5% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
32,232
Population
3,765
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$67,916
Median household income
$40,912
Per capita income
$287,000
Median home value
$1,590
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
11,146
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
612
Under 5
529
833
5–9
720
945
10–14
817
799
15–19
692
894
20–24
774
2,938
25–34
2,541
2,094
35–44
1,812
2,568
45–54
2,222
1,220
55–59
1,055
1,185
60–64
1,025
1,566
65–74
1,355
922
75–84
798
706
85+
610
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,372 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,860 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,957 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.3%
Black or African American
19.1%
Hispanic or Latino
14.9%
Other race
8.9%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,267 | 48.3% |
| Black or African American | 7,215 | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,627 | 14.9% |
| Other race | 3,367 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,780 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 466 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.7% | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.8% | 29.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 21.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 10.5% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $67,916 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
25.8%
$300k–$500k
31.3%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,590 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 19.2% |
| Single-family detached | 46.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.6% |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% |
| Electricity | 93.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 3.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,374 | 34.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,589 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,831 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,808 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,852 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,388 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 29.2% |
| Married | 37.7% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 18.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 303 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,778 | 43.6% |
| High school | 1,390 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,766 | 27.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
17.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Retail trade
10.6%
Construction
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Other services
5.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 28.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 13.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
17.2%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 26.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,558 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 21.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,091 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 5,247 | 16.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,847 | 9.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,270 | 7.3% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,917 | 71.1% |
| Born in same state | 22,144 | 68.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,218 | 31.7% |
| Foreign born | 773 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,315 | 28.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,008 | 53.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,545 | 7.9% |
| French | 2,465 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1,297 | 4% |
| English | 233 | 0.7% |
| German | 150 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 94 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 65 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33462
What city is ZIP code 33462 in?
ZIP code 33462 is primarily assigned to Lake Worth, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33462 in?
ZIP code 33462 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of ZIP code 33462?
ZIP code 33462 has an estimated population of 32,232 residents, with a density of 3,767 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33462?
The median home value in ZIP code 33462 is $287,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33462?
The median household income in ZIP code 33462 is $67,916, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 33462 in?
ZIP code 33462 observes the EST timezone.