33403 ZIP Code — West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County, Florida
ZIP code 33403 is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 3.31 square miles and serves a population of 13,698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.
About ZIP code 33403
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $63,481. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
13,698
population
3.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33403 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33403
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33403. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | Acceptable |
| West Palm Beach | Acceptable |
| West Palm Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33404 West Palm Beach (1 mi)
33410 Palm Beach Gardens (2.9 mi)
33408 North Palm Beach (3.2 mi)
33407 West Palm Beach (3.4 mi)
33401 West Palm Beach (5.9 mi)
33409 West Palm Beach (5.9 mi)
33417 West Palm Beach (6.5 mi)
33477 Jupiter (7.6 mi)
33418 Palm Beach Gardens (7.9 mi)
33412 West Palm Beach (8.7 mi)
33480 Palm Beach (8.9 mi)
33405 West Palm Beach (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,698 |
| Population density | 4,138 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 26.8044 |
| Longitude | -80.0748 |
| 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 | 47.5% | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 21.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 10.5% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
13,698
Population
4,138
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$63,481
Median household income
$29,980
Per capita income
$299,100
Median home value
$1,337
Median monthly rent
45.5%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
3,288
Housing units
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
489
Under 5
481
435
5–9
429
204
10–14
200
445
15–19
438
331
20–24
327
1,178
25–34
1,160
1,100
35–44
1,083
910
45–54
897
442
55–59
435
316
60–64
311
619
65–74
609
275
75–84
271
158
85+
155
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,775 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 10,923 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,087 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
40.2%
White
39.7%
Two or more races
10.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,914 | 40.2% |
| White | 5,836 | 39.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,492 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,009 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 247 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 209 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.5% | 39.1% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 21.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 10.5% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
13.4%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $63,481 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
33.4%
$300k–$500k
40.7%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,337 |
| Owner occupied | 45.5% |
| Renter occupied | 54.5% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 34.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% |
| Electricity | 92.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 5.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,822 | 35.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 250 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,192 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,853 | 36.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,388 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,597 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 37.9% |
| Married | 38.5% | 33.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 396 | 12.7% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 9.5% |
| Elementary school | 835 | 26.8% |
| High school | 737 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 857 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.8%
Professional & management
12.2%
Construction
10.8%
Retail trade
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
3.1%
Manufacturing
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 29.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
24.0%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 23.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 313 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 19.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,728 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,539 | 12.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 446 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,058 | 8.3% |
| Other languages | 35 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,016 | 73.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,746 | 71.1% |
| Born in different state | 5,637 | 41.2% |
| Foreign born | 270 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,682 | 26.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,365 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,157 | 8.4% |
| French | 855 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 339 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 251 | 1.8% |
| English | 96 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33403
What city is ZIP code 33403 in?
ZIP code 33403 is primarily assigned to West Palm Beach, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33403 in?
ZIP code 33403 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33403?
16% of residents in ZIP code 33403 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 33403?
ZIP code 33403 has an estimated population of 13,698 residents, with a density of 4,142 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33403?
The median home value in ZIP code 33403 is $299,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33403?
The median household income in ZIP code 33403 is $63,481, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 33403 in?
ZIP code 33403 observes the EST timezone.