33406 ZIP Code — West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County, Florida
ZIP code 33406 is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 8.69 square miles and serves a population of 26,093 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.
About ZIP code 33406
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 $285,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $66,531.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.
26,093
population
8.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33406 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33406
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | Acceptable |
| West Palm Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33405 West Palm Beach (2 mi)
33415 West Palm Beach (2.4 mi)
33461 Lake Worth (3.1 mi)
33480 Palm Beach (3.4 mi)
33460 Lake Worth Beach (3.6 mi)
33413 West Palm Beach (3.8 mi)
33464 Boca Raton (3.9 mi)
33409 West Palm Beach (4 mi)
33401 West Palm Beach (4.1 mi)
33417 West Palm Beach (5.1 mi)
33463 Lake Worth (5.2 mi)
33462 Lake Worth (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,093 |
| Population density | 3,003 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 26.6629 |
| Longitude | -80.0905 |
| 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 | 38.6% | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 29.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 21.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 10.5% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
26,093
Population
3,003
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$66,531
Median household income
$30,052
Per capita income
$285,900
Median home value
$1,530
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
6,392
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
685
Under 5
668
643
5–9
626
911
10–14
888
1,199
15–19
1,168
1,003
20–24
978
1,480
25–34
1,442
1,877
35–44
1,829
2,438
45–54
2,376
661
55–59
645
482
60–64
469
1,011
65–74
986
721
75–84
703
103
85+
101
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,921 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 20,172 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,625 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.4%
Hispanic or Latino
20%
Two or more races
15.8%
Black or African American
7.7%
Other race
6%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,797 | 48.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,541 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 5,166 | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,506 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,958 | 6% |
| Asian | 602 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 29.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 21.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 10.5% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $66,531 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
31.3%
$500k–$1M
11.0%
$1M+
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $285,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,530 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 52.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 91.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 5.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,121 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 669 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,418 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,379 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,360 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,316 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.8% | 32.4% |
| Married | 43.3% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 162 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 156 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,687 | 41.2% |
| High school | 1,908 | 29.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,615 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
15.1%
Retail trade
13.5%
Construction
13.4%
Education & healthcare
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Other services
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Public administration
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 20.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 13.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 14.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 30.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 787 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 20.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,740 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 6,754 | 27.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,009 | 24.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 448 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 126 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,858 | 60.8% |
| Born in same state | 14,893 | 57.1% |
| Born in different state | 9,737 | 37.3% |
| Foreign born | 965 | 3.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,235 | 39.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,552 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,327 | 8.9% |
| French | 886 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 331 | 1.3% |
| German | 104 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.9% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33406
What city is ZIP code 33406 in?
ZIP code 33406 is primarily assigned to West Palm Beach, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33406 in?
ZIP code 33406 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 33406?
Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 33406 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 33406?
ZIP code 33406 has an estimated population of 26,093 residents, with a density of 3,002 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33406?
The median home value in ZIP code 33406 is $285,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33406?
The median household income in ZIP code 33406 is $66,531, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 33406 in?
ZIP code 33406 observes the EST timezone.