33408 ZIP Code — North Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

ZIP code 33408 is located in North Palm Beach, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 6.80 square miles and serves a population of 18,839 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.

About ZIP code 33408

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $472,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,299) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33408 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,839

population

6.80

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33408 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33408

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Palm Beach	Acceptable
North Palm Beach	Acceptable
North Palm Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33410 Palm Beach Gardens (1.7 mi) 33403 West Palm Beach (3.2 mi) 33404 West Palm Beach (4.1 mi) 33477 Jupiter (4.7 mi) 33407 West Palm Beach (6.6 mi) 33458 Jupiter (7.7 mi) 33418 Palm Beach Gardens (8.1 mi) 33401 West Palm Beach (8.9 mi) 33409 West Palm Beach (9.1 mi) 33412 West Palm Beach (9.6 mi) 33417 West Palm Beach (9.6 mi) 33469 Jupiter (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,839
Population density	2,770 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	6.80 sq mi
Water area	3.91 sq mi
Latitude	26.8487
Longitude	-80.0588
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	34.1%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	13.5%	10.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,839

Population

2,770

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

$89,299

Median household income

$82,864

Per capita income

$472,900

Median home value

$1,757

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

11,327

Housing units

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

239

Under 5

265

227

5–9

253

322

10–14

357

340

15–19

378

270

20–24

301

568

25–34

632

773

35–44

859

1,048

45–54

1,164

800

55–59

888

801

60–64

889

1,467

65–74

1,630

1,396

75–84

1,552

673

85+

747

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,095	11.1%
18 and over	16,744	88.9%
65 and over	7,465	39.6%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Two or more races 5.7%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	16,981	84.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,327	6.6%
Two or more races	1,153	5.7%
Other race	375	1.9%
Asian	196	1%
Black or African American	134	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	13.5%	10.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 18.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	18.3%
Median income	$89,299

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 31.4%

$500k–$1M 29.4%

$1M+ 17.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$472,900
Median rent / month	$1,757
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	32.1%
Large apartment buildings	44.3%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	24.4%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	27.0%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	50.8%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	93.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,225	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	575	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,025	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,882	29.7%
Households with children under 18	1,206	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,423	55.9%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	20.0%
Married	55.5%	47.9%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%
Widowed	6.7%	15.1%
Divorced	15.4%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 33.8%

Graduate / professional 18.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	52.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	167	6.9%
Kindergarten	102	4.2%
Elementary school	973	39.9%
High school	586	24.1%
College / grad school	608	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.6%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Retail trade 9.3%

Construction 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	24.0%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.3%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	7.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,933	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,335	97.3%
Spanish	566	3.1%
Other Indo-European	338	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	126	0.7%
Other languages	95	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,872	89.6%
Born in same state	16,486	87.5%
Born in different state	4,269	22.7%
Foreign born	386	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,967	10.4%
Not a US citizen	1,312	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,802	20.2%
French	2,526	13.4%
Arab	925	4.9%
English	316	1.7%
Polish	188	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	127	0.7%
Irish	119	0.6%
Dutch	71	0.4%
Norwegian	62	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.5%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33408

What city is ZIP code 33408 in?

ZIP code 33408 is primarily assigned to North Palm Beach, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33408 in?

ZIP code 33408 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33408 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 33408 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33408 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 33408 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33408?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 33408 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 33408 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33408 in?

ZIP code 33408 observes the EST timezone.