Zip code 33412: West Palm Beach, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 33412
33412 is a small-town zip code in West Palm Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 15,859 people live here, or 267 per square mile. The median resident is 52.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $130,225 a year, 61% above the national median of $80,734. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $643,800, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,321 a month.
42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.5 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 33412 compares
- 97thStrengthU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%51st of 969 in FL
- Median age52.196thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6231st of 977 in FL
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%228th of 977 in FL
- 94thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%236th of 973 in FL
- Median gross rent$2,32193rdU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,66963rd of 902 in FL
- Average commute35.5 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min79th of 948 in FL
- Per capita income$67,32990thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609109th of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate85.7%90thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%194th of 969 in FL
- Median household income$130,22589thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,56841st of 948 in FL
- Median home value$643,80085thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,00087th of 935 in FL
- Veterans7.8%75thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%494th of 976 in FL
- Housing vacancy10.9%75thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%541st of 969 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$59,86675thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337128th of 961 in FL
- 71stU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%282nd of 977 in FL
- 69thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%248th of 975 in FL
- Government workers16.4%68thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%198th of 973 in FL
- Work from home15.8%64thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%397th of 975 in FL
- Uninsured rate8.3%61stU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%659th of 973 in FL
- Tech workers3.4%60thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%306th of 973 in FL
- Diversity index50.352ndU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7471st of 977 in FL
- 52ndU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485542nd of 968 in FL
- 28thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%660th of 973 in FL
- Population15,85924thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077586th of 977 in FL
- Population density267/sq mi24thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi703rd of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate5.8%17thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%846th of 970 in FL
- 14thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%608th of 977 in FL
- 13thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%855th of 945 in FL
- 12thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%803rd of 973 in FL
| Measure | 33412 | Palm Beach | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 98% | 91.4% | 91.6% | 91% | 51st of 969 | |
| Median age | 52.1 | 45.3 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 231st of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29.7% | 24.8% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 228th of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.5% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 10% | 236th of 973 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,321 | $1,916 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 63rd of 902 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.5 min | 26.5 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 79th of 948 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $67,329 | $52,359 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 109th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.7% | 70.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 194th of 969 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $130,225 | $83,581 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 41st of 948 | |
| Median home value | $643,800 | $447,300 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 87th of 935 | |
| Veterans | 7.8% | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 494th of 976 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.9% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 541st of 969 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $59,866 | $46,681 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 128th of 961 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 18.3% | 27.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 282nd of 977 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 40.5% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 248th of 975 | |
| Government workers | 16.4% | 10% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 198th of 973 | |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 397th of 975 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.3% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 659th of 973 | |
| Tech workers | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 306th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 50.3 | 65.9 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 471st of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.438 | 0.519 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 542nd of 968 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 660th of 973 | |
| Population | 15,859 | 1,533,806 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 586th of 977 | |
| Population density | 267/sq mi | 781/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 703rd of 977 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.8% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 846th of 970 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 22% | 608th of 977 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 38.4% | 62.3% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 855th of 945 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 803rd 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
- White68%
- Black9%
- Hispanic16%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,021
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 78.1%
- Married couples
- 68.1%
- Living alone
- 18.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.8%
- 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
- 6,755
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Vacant
- 10.9%
- Median year built
- 2001
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 10.3%
- Home value to income
- 4.9× (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 | 33412 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $81,075 | $74,888 |
| Service | $68,411 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,318 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,644 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,570 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.7%
- Households with broadband
- 98%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 88.2%
- No internet access
- 1.4%
- Without health insurance
- 8.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Palm Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Center point
- 26.8033° N, 80.2173° W
- Land area
- 59 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
- West Palm Beach44% of zip
- Palm Beach Gardens24% of zip
- The Acreage (unincorporated)14% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 33412
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33418 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 5.8 mi | $125,497 |
| 33411 | West Palm Beach, FL | 6.1 mi | $92,591 |
| 33421 | Royal Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 6.6 mi | — |
| 33417 | West Palm Beach, FL | 8.1 mi | $51,605 |
| 33407 | West Palm Beach, FL | 8.4 mi | $59,993 |
| 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 8.5 mi | $94,530 |
| 33403 | West Palm Beach, FL | 8.7 mi | $70,646 |
| 33404 | West Palm Beach, FL | 9.6 mi | $65,063 |
| 33409 | West Palm Beach, FL | 9.6 mi | $67,073 |
| 33478 | Jupiter, FL | 9.8 mi | $139,091 |
| 33470 | Loxahatchee, FL | 10 mi | $122,163 |
| 33408 | North Palm Beach, FL | 11 mi | $92,216 |
Zip codes like 33412 elsewhere
Questions about 33412
What city is zip code 33412?
33412 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 33412 in?
33412 is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of 33412?
About 15,859 people live in 33412, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 33412 in?
33412 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 33412?
The median household income in 33412 is $130,225.
What zip codes are near 33412?
The closest zip codes to 33412 are 33418, 33411, 33421, 33417, 33407.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33412, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.