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Palm Beach, FL
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33480.
Population
9,348
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,462
ZIP codes
1
Palm Beach and its ZIP codes
Palm Beach at a glance
- Palm Beach is about 5.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $168,403 a year, about 2.3 times the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $2,311 a month.
Local data for Palm Beach, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palm Beach, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$168,403
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$2,311/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
70.0%
Median age
70.4
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,164), Irish Americans (1,031), Italian Americans (964).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palm Beach County. PPP loans are for Palm Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,085
670,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$126,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.8B
FY 2026, $8,585 per person
PPP loans
$58.5M
728 loans, 6,117 jobs reported
How people get to work
Palm Beach, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone44.3%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home40.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palm Beach, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,296
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69,154
13.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 58°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palm Beach, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.4%
U.S. 33.3% -12.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Palm Beach
1 in or overlapping Palm Beach. Population shown
Cities near Palm Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud LakeTown | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Glen RidgeTown | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WestgateCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake Clarke ShoresTown | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Gun Club EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Schall CircleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Mangonia ParkTown | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine AirCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HaverhillTown | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Stacey StreetCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake Worth BeachCity | 5.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Palm SpringsVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Acacia VillasCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Palm Beach ShoresTown | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Plantation Mobile Home ParkCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake Belvedere EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palm Beach, FL in?
- Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Palm Beach, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palm Beach include 33480.
- What is the population of Palm Beach, FL?
- About 9,348 people live in Palm Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palm Beach?
- Nearby places include Cloud Lake (2.5 mi), Glen Ridge (2.8 mi), Westgate (3.7 mi), Lake Clarke Shores (4.1 mi), Gun Club Estates (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023