ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33405

Pop. 19,780·Palm Beach County·58th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$3,018/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,086
Reported rents
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ZIP 33405 · $3,018
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,720
Research median
$1,810/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

June. Asking rents in ZIP 33405 usually run 1.7% below trend in June and 2.2% above it in November, about $118 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33405 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33405 changed +12.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33405 rose 97.2% while median household income rose 58.8% ($55,000 to $87,341). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33405 is 128.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,341) is $2,184 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,810); a 3-bedroom is $2,350.

Rank in West Palm Beach

7th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in West Palm Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33406, 2 miles away, rents for 27% less ($2,217/mo), about $9,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33405. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$36,216/yr
At $3,018/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33405 (West Palm Beach, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,780
Median income
$87,341
Median age
44
Renters
43.7%
Age distribution
17.6%
17.6%
31.9%
13.2%
19.6%
Under 1817.6%
18–3417.6%
35–5431.9%
55–6413.2%
65+19.6%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
49.9%
53.2%
White49.9%
Black2.5%
Hispanic53.2%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
17.2%
21.6%
26%
35.3%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
56.3%
43.7%
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33405 in West Palm Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,763 → $3,018
up 71.2%
Income
$68,079 → $87,341
up 28.3%
Population
21,138 → 19,780
down 6.4%
Renter share
41.5% → 43.7%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.5% → 35.3%
+4.8 pts
Median age
42.3 → 44
+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 33405 in West Palm Beach, FL has increased 71.2% since 2021, going from about $1,763 per month to roughly $3,018 today. Median household income grew from $68,079 to $87,341 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 42.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,138 to 19,780 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change. About 43.7% of households rent today, against 41.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.5% to 35.3%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 33405 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33405 covers West Palm Beach, FL. The median rent here is $3,018/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($87,341/yr), ZIP 33405 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (about $58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,018/mo in ZIP 33405. The local median household income is $87,341/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33405?

Rent in ZIP 33405 has risen 12.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 33405?

Asking rents in ZIP 33405 are usually lowest in June, about 1.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in November, about 2.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $118 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33405?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33405 rose 97.2% while median household income rose 58.8%, from $55,000 to $87,341. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33405 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33405 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #58 of 656 at $3,018/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33405 changed +12.4%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33405 compare to the rest of West Palm Beach?

At $3,018/mo, ZIP 33405 is $653 above the West Palm Beach citywide median of $2,365/mo. It is the 7th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in West Palm Beach.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $3,018/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 33405's median household income ($87,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33405 41%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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