Zip code 33403: West Palm Beach, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 33403
33403 is an urban zip code in West Palm Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County), covering 3.3 sq mi of land. About 14,370 people live here, or 4,345 per square mile. The median resident is 33.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,646 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $368,800, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 47% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,601 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.9 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; management; and construction and repair. 34% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 33403 compares
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%54th of 973 in FL
- 91stU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.758th of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy15.1%87thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%371st of 969 in FL
- 85thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%165th of 977 in FL
- Population density4,345/sq mi77thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi159th of 977 in FL
- 73rdU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%188th of 973 in FL
- 72ndU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%529th of 945 in FL
- 70thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%588th of 973 in FL
- Poverty rate13.6%64thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%371st of 970 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,60161stU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669454th of 902 in FL
- Healthcare workers10.1%60thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%354th of 973 in FL
- Residents under 1823.1%59thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%229th of 977 in FL
- Median home value$368,80057thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000383rd of 935 in FL
- Median household income$70,64637thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568514th of 948 in FL
- Tech workers2.1%35thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%562nd of 973 in FL
- 32ndU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%613th of 975 in FL
- Work from home9.6%32ndU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%729th of 975 in FL
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%806th of 977 in FL
- 28thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%674th of 969 in FL
- Population14,37022ndU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077618th of 977 in FL
- Average commute21.9 min22ndU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min831st of 948 in FL
- Per capita income$29,56218thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609762nd of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate47.2%15thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%875th of 969 in FL
- Median age33.614thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6910th of 977 in FL
- 13thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485841st of 968 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$36,10111thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337806th of 961 in FL
- Veterans2.4%10thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%893rd of 976 in FL
- 4thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%836th of 973 in FL
| Measure | 33403 | Palm Beach | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 21% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 54th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 69 | 65.9 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 58th of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.1% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 371st of 969 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 28.4% | 27.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 165th of 977 | |
| Population density | 4,345/sq mi | 781/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 159th of 977 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 188th of 973 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 56.6% | 62.3% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 529th of 945 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.1% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 10% | 588th of 973 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 371st of 970 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,601 | $1,916 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 454th of 902 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.1% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 354th of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.1% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 22% | 229th of 977 | |
| Median home value | $368,800 | $447,300 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 383rd of 935 | |
| Median household income | $70,646 | $83,581 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 514th of 948 | |
| Tech workers | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 562nd of 973 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 40.5% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 613th of 975 | |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 729th of 975 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.9% | 24.8% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 806th of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 89% | 91.4% | 91.6% | 91% | 674th of 969 | |
| Population | 14,370 | 1,533,806 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 618th of 977 | |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 26.5 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 831st of 948 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,562 | $52,359 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 762nd of 977 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 47.2% | 70.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 875th of 969 | |
| Median age | 33.6 | 45.3 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 910th of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.389 | 0.519 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 841st of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,101 | $46,681 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 806th of 961 | |
| Veterans | 2.4% | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 893rd of 976 | |
| Government workers | 7.1% | 10% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 836th of 973 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White29%
- Black40%
- Hispanic25%
- Asian1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,883
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 61.1%
- Married couples
- 30%
- Living alone
- 32.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.4%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,754
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 15.1%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 56.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 36.3%
- Home value to income
- 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 33403 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $59,342 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,230 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,174 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,449 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $23,901 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.2%
- Households with broadband
- 89%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.2%
- No internet access
- 10.1%
- Without health insurance
- 21%
- Limited-English households
- 9.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Palm Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Center point
- 26.8038° N, 80.0764° W
- Land area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lake Park62% of zip
- Palm Beach Gardens17% of zip
- North Palm Beach4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 33403
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33404 | West Palm Beach, FL | 1.8 mi | $65,063 |
| 33408 | North Palm Beach, FL | 3 mi | $92,216 |
| 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 3 mi | $94,530 |
| 33407 | West Palm Beach, FL | 3.3 mi | $59,993 |
| 33401 | West Palm Beach, FL | 6.1 mi | $67,967 |
| 33409 | West Palm Beach, FL | 6.2 mi | $67,073 |
| 33402 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
| 33419 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
| 33420 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
| 33422 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 6.3 mi | — |
| 33417 | West Palm Beach, FL | 6.5 mi | $51,605 |
| 33418 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 7.3 mi | $125,497 |
Zip codes like 33403 elsewhere
Questions about 33403
What city is zip code 33403?
33403 is assigned to West Palm Beach, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 33403 in?
33403 is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of 33403?
About 14,370 people live in 33403, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 33403 in?
33403 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 33403?
The median household income in 33403 is $70,646.
What zip codes are near 33403?
The closest zip codes to 33403 are 33404, 33408, 33410, 33407, 33401.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33403, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.