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Palm Beach County, FL

59 cities and towns and 51 ZIP codes in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population

1,533,806

Land area

1,964sq mi

People per sq mi

781

ZIP codes

51

Cities and towns in Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County at a glance

  • Palm Beach County is 87% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • It is the 3rd most populous of 67 counties in Florida.
  • Households here earn a median of $83,581 a year, 12% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $447,300 (25% above Florida) and median rent is $1,916 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are West Palm Beach (122,290), Boca Raton (100,234) and Boynton Beach (81,435).

Local data for Palm Beach County, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Palm Beach County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,581

Poverty rate

11.3%

Median home value

$447,300

Prices +1.2% in a year

Median rent

$1,916/mo

Homeownership

70.1%

Bachelor's or higher

40.5%

Median age

45.3

Average commute

26.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (122,326), Irish Americans (120,262), German Americans (119,327).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$82,085

670,798 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$126,852

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$12.81B

FY 2026, $8,585 per person

PPP loans

$4.7B

86,053 loans, 534,604 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$131M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Palm Beach County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.5%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home15.4%

Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Palm Beach County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,296

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

69,154

13.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

55.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone56 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Palm Beach County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.6%

U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.6%

U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Palm Beach County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Palm Beach County, FL?
West Palm Beach is the largest city or town in Palm Beach County, with about 122,290 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County includes 51 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 33401, 33403, 33404, 33405, 33406.
What is the population of Palm Beach County, FL?
About 1,533,806 people live in Palm Beach County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County borders Broward County, Martin County, Hendry County, Okeechobee County, Glades County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023