West Palm Beach ZIP Code List — Palm Beach County, FL

There are 17 unique ZIP codes in West Palm Beach, Florida. Area code: 561.

ZIP codes

160.29

sq mi land

8.90

sq mi water

561

area code

West Palm Beach, FL ZIP code map

About West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, Florida, is a vibrant city located in Palm Beach County. Known for its picturesque waterfront and rich cultural scene, it serves as a popular destination for both residents and tourists. With a blend of urban charm and natural beauty, West Palm Beach offers an array of activities and attractions.

Location & geography

Situated on the eastern coast of Florida, West Palm Beach is approximately 68 miles north of Miami and 184 miles south of Orlando. The city's terrain features a mix of developed urban areas and natural landscapes, providing residents with access to both city life and outdoor activities. Covering a total area of 365.98 square miles, West Palm Beach includes 18.30 square miles of water.

Community & economy

The character of West Palm Beach is defined by its diverse population and thriving cultural scene, with art galleries, theaters, and music venues plentiful throughout the city. Major industries in the area include tourism, real estate, and healthcare, contributing to a robust local economy. Daily life is enhanced by a warm climate and numerous recreational opportunities, including parks and waterfront activities.

Transportation

West Palm Beach is accessible via several major highways, including Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike, making travel to other parts of the state convenient. The city is served by Palm Beach International Airport, which is located just a few miles from downtown, offering both domestic and international flights. Public transit options, including buses, help connect residents to various neighborhoods and attractions.

History

West Palm Beach was founded in 1894 by Henry M. Flagler, a key figure in the development of Florida’s east coast. Initially established as a resort town, it has grown to become a central hub for agriculture and tourism in the region. Notable events in its history include its incorporation as a city in 1903 and its continuous expansion, which transformed it into one of the largest cities in Florida.

Did you know?

A surprising fact about West Palm Beach is that it was home to the first modern apartment complex in the United States, built in the early 1920s. Additionally, the city hosts the annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, one of the largest boat shows in the country.

ZIP codes for West Palm Beach, FL (17)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
33401	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33402	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33403	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33404	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33405	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33406	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33407	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33409	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33411	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33412	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33413	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33415	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33416	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33417	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33419	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33420	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map
33422	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	View map

Demographics & statistics

383,577

Population

40.3

Median age

$66,081

Median household income

$35,225

Per capita income

$298,217

Median home value

$1,562

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

109,391

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10,799

Under 5

11,087

10,654

5–9

10,937

10,354

10–14

10,630

12,060

15–19

12,381

11,337

20–24

11,639

26,027

25–34

26,720

24,788

35–44

25,448

24,408

45–54

25,057

12,802

55–59

13,143

11,360

60–64

11,663

18,555

65–74

19,049

10,994

75–84

11,287

5,131

85+

5,267

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79,173	20.5%
18 and over	304,404	79.5%
65 and over	70,283	18.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.5%

Black or African American 26.5%

Hispanic or Latino 14%

Two or more races 11.9%

Other race 4.5%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	180,777	40.5%
Black or African American	118,001	26.5%
Hispanic or Latino	62,364	14%
Two or more races	53,108	11.9%
Other race	20,231	4.5%
Asian	10,674	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	556	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	230	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$66,081

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 31.4%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,217
Median rent / month	$1,562
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	46.1%
Large apartment buildings	16.6%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	92.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56,614	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	10,717	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	29,506	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	48,005	32.3%
Households with children under 18	41,481	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	49,849	33.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	34.2%
Married	42.8%	38.4%
Separated	2.5%	3.1%
Widowed	3.1%	10.2%
Divorced	10.6%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6,212	7.9%
Kindergarten	4,552	5.5%
Elementary school	33,136	37.8%
High school	19,550	22.0%
College / grad school	23,092	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Professional & management 14.3%

Retail trade 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Other services 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	27.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15,410	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	36.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	361,691	94.2%
Spanish	62,148	16.9%
Other Indo-European	44,999	12.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13,446	4.0%
Other languages	2,827	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	264,599	69.6%
Born in same state	252,058	66.5%
Born in different state	141,572	37.5%
Foreign born	12,541	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	118,978	30.4%
Not a US citizen	63,165	55.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24,560	6.4%
French	16,581	4.3%
Arab	13,388	3.5%
Polish	1,758	0.5%
English	1,673	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	1,593	0.4%
Irish	1,550	0.4%
Norwegian	932	0.2%
Dutch	456	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does West Palm Beach, FL have?

West Palm Beach, FL has 12 ZIP codes: 33401, 33403, 33404, 33405, 33406, 33407, 33409, 33411, 33412, 33413, 33415, 33417. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for West Palm Beach, FL?

The primary ZIP code for West Palm Beach, FL is 33401. The city uses area code 561 for phone service.

What county is West Palm Beach, FL in?

West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

How many ZIP codes are in West Palm Beach, FL?

West Palm Beach, FL has 12 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes serve the downtown West Palm Beach area and Clematis Street district?

Downtown West Palm Beach, including the Clematis Street entertainment district, is primarily served by ZIP codes 33401 and 33403, which cover the central business and cultural core of the city.

Which ZIP codes cover the areas near Florida Atlantic University's West Palm Beach campus?

Florida Atlantic University's campus and surrounding neighborhoods in West Palm Beach are located in ZIP codes 33401, 33407, and 33409, with 33407 covering much of the university's main presence in the city.