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ZIP 33401

Pop. 33,698·Palm Beach County·112th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,676/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$711
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ZIP 33401 · $2,676
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,270
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,410
Research median
$2,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,112/yr
At $2,676/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33401 (West Palm Beach, FL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,698
Median income
$67,967
Median age
40
Renters
62.5%
Age distribution
16.6%
26.8%
24%
22.6%
Under 1816.6%
18–3426.8%
35–5424%
55–6410%
65+22.6%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
41.9%
35.7%
17.6%
White41.9%
Black35.7%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian2.9%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
21.3%
24.4%
43.3%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
37.5%
62.5%
Owner37.5%
Renter62.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33401 in West Palm Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,748 → $2,676
up 53.1%
Income
$49,554 → $67,967
up 37.2%
Population
31,144 → 33,698
up 8.2%
Renter share
65.4% → 62.5%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
39.9% → 43.3%
+3.4 pts
Median age
36 → 40
+4.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 33401 in West Palm Beach, FL stood at $1,748 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,676, reflecting a 53.1% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $49,554 to $67,967 between 2021 and 2024, a 37.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.2% since 2021, moving from about 31,144 residents to roughly 33,698. Renters now make up 62.5% of households, compared with 65.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.3% of adults here, versus 39.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 33401 in West Palm Beach, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33401 covers West Palm Beach, FL. The median rent here is $2,676/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($67,967/yr), ZIP 33401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33401 (West Palm Beach, FL) is $2,676. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33401's median rent of $2,676/mo is $711 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33401 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33401 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #112 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,676/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,676/mo in ZIP 33401. The local median household income is $67,967/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33401?

Rent in ZIP 33401 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33401 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,676/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($67,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33401 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 33401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.5% of ZIP 33401 households are renters, while 37.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33401 compare to the rest of West Palm Beach?

ZIP 33401 is pricier than West Palm Beach as a whole. At $2,676/mo, it's $284 above the West Palm Beach citywide median of $2,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,676/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 33401's median household income ($67,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33401 47%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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