Zip code 33480: Palm Beach, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 33480
33480 is an urban zip code in Palm Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County), covering 3.9 sq mi of land. About 10,924 people live here, or 2,789 per square mile. The median resident is 70 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $150,633 a year, 87% above the national median of $80,734. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,468,600, or 9.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,293 a month.
66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.1 minutes each way, and 39% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and business and finance. 40% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 33480 compares
- Per capita income$196,15399thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,6092nd of 977 in FL
- Median home value$1,468,60099thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,0007th of 935 in FL
- 99thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.69th of 977 in FL
- Work from home38.6%99thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%13th of 975 in FL
- 99thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%35th of 969 in FL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%7th of 977 in FL
- 99thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%10th of 973 in FL
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.48514th of 968 in FL
- Median household income$150,63395thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,56815th of 948 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$85,13195thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,33714th of 961 in FL
- 93rdStrengthU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%24th of 975 in FL
- Median gross rent$2,29392ndU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,66968th of 902 in FL
- Homeownership rate84.2%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%229th of 969 in FL
- Broadband access96.1%86thStrengthU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%157th of 969 in FL
- 73rdU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%267th of 977 in FL
- Veterans7.3%70thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%536th of 976 in FL
- Population density2,789/sq mi65thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi300th of 977 in FL
- Average commute26.1 min50thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min589th of 948 in FL
- 41stU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%489th of 973 in FL
- Uninsured rate4.9%32ndU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%863rd of 973 in FL
- 31stU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%632nd of 973 in FL
- Poverty rate7.7%30thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%742nd of 970 in FL
- Population10,92417thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077688th of 977 in FL
- 13thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%856th of 945 in FL
- Diversity index18.411thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7895th of 977 in FL
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%867th of 973 in FL
- 1stU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%937th of 977 in FL
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%947th of 973 in FL
| Measure | 33480 | Palm Beach | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita incomeStrength | $196,153 | $52,359 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 2nd of 977 | |
| Median home value | $1,468,600 | $447,300 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 7th of 935 | |
| Median age | 70 | 45.3 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 9th of 977 | |
| Work from home | 38.6% | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 13th of 975 | |
| Housing vacancy | 48% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 35th of 969 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 63.6% | 24.8% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 7th of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 39.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 10% | 10th of 973 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.606 | 0.519 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 14th of 968 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $150,633 | $83,581 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 15th of 948 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $85,131 | $46,681 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 14th of 961 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 66.4% | 40.5% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 24th of 975 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,293 | $1,916 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 68th of 902 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.2% | 70.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 229th of 969 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.1% | 91.4% | 91.6% | 91% | 157th of 969 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 19.1% | 27.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 267th of 977 | |
| Veterans | 7.3% | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 536th of 976 | |
| Population density | 2,789/sq mi | 781/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 300th of 977 | |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.5 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 589th of 948 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 489th of 973 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.9% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 863rd of 973 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.2% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 632nd of 973 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 742nd of 970 | |
| Population | 10,924 | 1,533,806 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 688th of 977 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 38.1% | 62.3% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 856th of 945 | |
| Diversity index | 18.4 | 65.9 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 895th of 977 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 867th of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 4.2% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 22% | 937th of 977 | |
| Government workers | 1.7% | 10% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 947th 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
- White90%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,476
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Family households
- 49.1%
- Married couples
- 45.6%
- Living alone
- 45.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.3%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,444
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Vacant
- 48%
- Median year built
- 1972
- Median rooms
- 4.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.9%
- Home value to income
- 9.7× (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 | 33480 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $87,324 | $74,888 |
| Service | $31,139 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $87,308 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $14,464 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $128,690 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 33.2%
- Households with broadband
- 96.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83%
- No internet access
- 1%
- Without health insurance
- 4.9%
- Limited-English households
- 2.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Palm Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Center point
- 26.6852° N, 80.0376° W
- Land area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Water area
- 7.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Palm Beach97% of zip
- South Palm Beach3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 33480
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33405 | West Palm Beach, FL | 1.7 mi | $87,341 |
| 33402 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 2.3 mi | — |
| 33419 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 2.3 mi | — |
| 33420 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 2.3 mi | — |
| 33422 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 2.3 mi | — |
| 33401 | West Palm Beach, FL | 2.8 mi | $67,967 |
| 33406 | West Palm Beach, FL | 3.7 mi | $77,075 |
| 33416 | West Palm Beach, FL · PO box | 3.7 mi | — |
| 33409 | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.2 mi | $67,073 |
| 33460 | Lake Worth, FL | 4.7 mi | $62,090 |
| 33466 | Lake Worth, FL · PO box | 5.2 mi | — |
| 33461 | Lake Worth, FL | 5.7 mi | $61,963 |
Zip codes like 33480 elsewhere
Questions about 33480
What city is zip code 33480?
33480 is assigned to Palm Beach, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 33480 in?
33480 is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of 33480?
About 10,924 people live in 33480, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 33480 in?
33480 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 33480?
The median household income in 33480 is $150,633.
What zip codes are near 33480?
The closest zip codes to 33480 are 33405, 33402, 33419, 33420, 33422.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33480, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.