ZIP Code 33478 in Jupiter, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jupiter, Florida
Counties:Palm Beach County[Primary]
Martin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:55:37 PM
Population:14,740 [See All]
Area Codes:561 / 728
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:26.9542, -80.2196
Land Area:64.573 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33478 has 14,740 residents and 5,261 households (average 2.80 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.2%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,740Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,205Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:15,971Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:228.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$142,109Source: Census ACS
Households:5,261Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$653,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.80Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.67Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,87711,79712,37012,33411,92612,40912,69613,01514,06714,74515,06414,84515,205
Decennial Census12,704------------------14,740------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.8

Male Median Age: 47.5

Female Median Age: 48.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male31146751248136328530242341445555867377855145925413292
Female354374449451250245328444437504608695734529394206112116
Total6658419619326135306308678519591,1661,3681,5121,080853460244208
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,40883.38%
Black:1891.27%
Hispanic:*1,65311.11%
Asian:2581.73%
American Indian:360.24%
Hawaiian:70.05%
Other:3312.22%
Total:14,882100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,51050.95%47.5 years
Females:7,23049.05%48.1 years
Total:14,740100%47.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,56589.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1671.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,2538.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2209.69%
Total Population:15,205100%
Total Native Population:13,73290.31%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,4739.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $142,109, which is considerably higher than the state median ($71,711), is up $43,676 (44.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,262. Family households earn a median of $159,766 versus $57,981 for nonfamily households (a difference of $101,785). By gender, male median income is $98,594 and female is $63,795, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $34,799 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.4%, which is higher than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$98,433$88,875$93,725$94,041$92,266$91,336$100,994$103,333$109,847$121,275$130,041$137,282$142,109
Median Family Income$104,138$96,814$96,731$98,311$96,405$96,607$104,723$109,879$115,594$126,929$133,860$144,875$159,766
Median NonFamily Income$37,013$37,010$57,417$54,313$60,389$61,667$61,005$59,155$62,500$47,663$51,184$61,630$57,981
Median Male Income$59,318$58,887$55,417$58,193$56,220$58,496$60,453$64,296$65,244$68,712$78,713$89,889$98,594
Median Female Income$40,136$38,750$43,525$42,377$40,963$46,308$48,806$49,024$51,566$52,494$54,393$59,777$63,795
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7,60161.52%
Unemployed:2351.90%
Not In Labor Force:4,51936.58%
Total:12,355100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,70148.69%
Service:87311.49%
Sales and Office:1,76723.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6788.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5827.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,601100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $653,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $300,300 (85.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $240,300. The median gross rent is $2,701, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $865 (47.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $510. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.55% (63.77% with a mortgage, 36.23% free-and-clear) and renters 3.45% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.56%, which is far lower than the state rate (15.19%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$352,700$316,600$306,200$310,200$312,600$332,500$357,800$371,700$412,700$435,000$470,200$578,400$653,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:126.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:189.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:94.95%
$2,500 to $2,999:3619.78%
$3,000 or more:3217.58%
No Rent:7541.21%
Total:182100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,836$1,762$1,788$1,905$1,762$1,658$2,085$1,857$2,191$1,411$2,518$1,921$2,701
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,24961.57%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,84634.98%
Renter Occupied:1823.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,277100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,27791.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4948.56%
Total Housing Units:5,771100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,73499.36%
Multi-Family Units:300.52%
Other Units:70.12%
Total Housing Units:5,771100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 47.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 96.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (11.90%). Private coverage is 82.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (63.50%). Public coverage is 24.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (37.00%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.90%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.49%). College enrollment is 24.33%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1951.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2071.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,05818.70%
Some college, no degree:2,32421.12%
Associate's degree:1,0249.31%
Bachelor's degree:3,21029.17%
Graduate or professional degree:1,98618.05%
Total:11,004100%
High school or higher:10,60296.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,19647.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,53972.86%
Public Insurance:3,75121.80%
No Insurance:9195.34%
Total:17,209100%
Has Health Insurance:16,29094.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.2%7.1%5.4%4.0%4.1%4.6%1.7%1.2%2.1%1.8%1.2%1.0%1.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2156.96%
Kindergarten:1805.82%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,12836.49%
High school (grades 9-12):81626.40%
College or graduate school:75224.33%
Total:3,091100%
Early Childhood:39512.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,12468.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33478 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 624 business establishments, employing about 6,202 people with an annual payroll of $482,353,000. USPS data shows 5,704 residential mailboxes and 207 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,704Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:207Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,798Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,564Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:301Source: USPS
# of Businesses:624Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$141,560,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$482,353,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,202Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33478 is located in Palm Beach County, Florida, within the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33100) and Florida's 21st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,138,876 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 33478, and is subdivided into the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach, FL division. It covers 64.573 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.465 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:33100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach, FL (CBSA Div 48424)Source: Census
CBSA Population:6,138,876Source: Census
MSA:West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:64.573 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.465 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:260.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1235875Source: Census
Place Name:Jupiter town; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33480 | | 33477

Schools in ZIP Code 33478


ZIP Code 33478 is in the Palm Beach County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jupiter Farms Elementary School 17400 Haynie Ln
Jupiter, FL 33478
District: Palm Beach County School District
Tree Top Academy 6769 Church St
Jupiter, FL 33458
District: Private SchoolNearby
All Saints Catholic School 1759 Indian Creek Pkwy
Jupiter, FL 33458
District: Private SchoolNearby
Providence Education Group Llc 395 Tequesta Dr B1
Tequesta, FL 33469
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33478


Hobe Sound Bible College 11298 Se Gomez Ave
Hobe Sound, FL 33455-1065
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Palm Beach Gardens Campus 11025 Rca Center Dr Ste 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Type: Post Secondary
Palm Beach Academy Of Health & Beauty 1220-A 10th St
Lake Park, FL 33403-2130
Type: Post Secondary
Keiser University-West Palm Beach 2085 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Type: Post Secondary
Keiser University - Residential (Flagship) 2600 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach 6058 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33417-4326
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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