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Westgate, FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33409.

Population

8,151

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

5,366

ZIP codes

1

Westgate and its ZIP codes

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Westgate at a glance

  • Westgate is about 13 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,604 a year, 31% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,300 (30% below Florida) and median rent is $1,421 a month.

Local data for Westgate, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westgate, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$51,604

Poverty rate

26.9%

Median home value

$251,300

Median rent

$1,421/mo

Homeownership

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

9.6%

Median age

33.1

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (2,001), Cuban Americans (935), Mexican Americans (883).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palm Beach County. PPP loans are for Westgate.

Details

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

Palm Beach County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Westgate, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled12.7%
  • Public transit4.6%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle2.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westgate, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westgate, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

19.5%

U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

34.5%

U.S. 11.1% +23.4 pts

ZIP codes in Westgate

1 in or overlapping Westgate. Population shown

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Cities near Westgate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HaverhillTown1.4 mi0.6
Schall CircleCensus-designated place1.4 mi0.2
Stacey StreetCensus-designated place1.5 mi0.1
Gun Club EstatesCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.1
Plantation Mobile Home ParkCensus-designated place2 mi0.3
Lake Belvedere EstatesCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.3
Cloud LakeTown2.3 mi0.1
Royal Palm EstatesCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.3
Glen RidgeTown2.7 mi0.2
Pine AirCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.3
Palm BeachTown3.7 mi3.8
Acacia VillasCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.1
Lake Clarke ShoresTown4 mi0.9
Mangonia ParkTown4.3 mi0.7
Palm SpringsVillage4.4 mi4.2
West Palm BeachCity4.8 mi53.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westgate, FL in?
Westgate is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Westgate, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Westgate include 33409.
What is the population of Westgate, FL?
About 8,151 people live in Westgate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westgate?
Nearby places include Haverhill (1.4 mi), Schall Circle (1.4 mi), Stacey Street (1.5 mi), Gun Club Estates (1.7 mi), Plantation Mobile Home Park (2 mi).

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