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West palm beach, FL — ZIP 33401

Population: 33,698 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 33401 (West palm beach, FL) is $450,202 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $495,000 after a median 112.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,662/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,202

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

112.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,202
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.1%
5-year appreciation
+45.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.2%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$471,609
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$495,000
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$460
1-year sale-price change
+16.5%
Median days on market
112.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
386
Sale-to-list ratio
92.9%
Active listings
287
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
133 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,662/mo
1-year rent change
+6.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,270/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,940/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,410/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, U. B. KINSEY/PALMVIEW ELEMENTARY, ALEXANDER W DREYFOOS JUNIOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Trans Circuits, Inc. (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
77.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
71.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
48
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
86,841
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,923

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
336
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,795
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
597,503
Average weekly wage
$1,434
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,804

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33401State medianUS median
Median home value$450,202$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$495,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market113 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,662/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,795$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 33401?
$450,202.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33401?
$495,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33401?
Median days on market: 112.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33401?
Typical rent: $2,662/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33401?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought.
Is ZIP 33401 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33401?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33401?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33401?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 33401?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 33401 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 33401?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33401?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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