33477 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33477, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33477 is a zip code in Palm Beach County, Florida, which covers Jupiter, with a total population of 11,712 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33477 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33477.

The estimated population of people living in 33477 is 11,712, with a median age of 67.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33477 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,712
 -9.03% -17.83%
2020
12,875
+2.12%
-
2019
12,608
 -8.04% -
2018
13,710
 -3.81% -
2017
14,253
 - -

Population of 33477 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33477 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.9%
94.1%
 -1.28%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
3.7%
 +37.84%
Asian
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33477 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33477 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33477 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33477 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 67.7 +0.45% 67.9 -0.59% 67.6 +1.2%
2020 67.4 +0.45% 68.3 +0.44% 66.8 +0.45%
2019 67.1 +1.82% 68 +1.95% 66.5 +1.22%
2018 65.9 +0.61% 66.7 +1.68% 65.7 +0.31%
2017 65.5 - 65.6 - 65.5 -

The median age of the 33477 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33477 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 274 -30.84% 199 -50.1% 164 115
10 to 19 327 -6.89% 302 -21.99% 293 240
20 to 29 336 -33.69% 421 -15.97% 145 345
30 to 39 269 -20.8% 328 -14.9% 197 175
40 to 49 408 -41.87% 739 -67.39% 253 346
50 to 59 1,070 -10.15% 1,064 -10.26% 936 937
60 to 69 1,462 -6.15% 1,817 -19.48% 1,325 1,475
70+ 2,551 -17.28% 2,686 -1.47% 2,130 2,636

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33477 zip code is $99,865.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33477.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,019.00
  • 45 to 64
    $137,888.00
  • 65 and over
    $88,826.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33477 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33477, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33477 is currently $165,462.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.43% of households in 33477 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33477 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33477 is $93,479.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33477 by the total population of 33477.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33477 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33477 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33477 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33477 zip over the age of 16 is 11,165.

Of those people, a total of 39.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33477 is 38.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33477 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 265 12.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 153 73.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 337 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 158 86.70% 23.40%
35 to 44 years 506 88.90% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 974 76.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,206 77.80% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 944 56.80% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,290 22.80% 1.20%
75 years and over 3,332 10.10% 4.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33477. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,747 39.00% 2.10%
Black or African American 17 52.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 98 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 53 73.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 250 32.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 477 53.50% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,478 38.40% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33477 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33477 is 4,285, with median earnings of $56,834.00.

Women in 33477 are earning approximately 42.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,285 $56,834.00
Male 2,244 $90,217.00
Female 2,041 $38,105.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33477 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 766 $114,444.00
Business and Financial 567 $110,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $84,808.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $32,159.00
Community and Social Service 114 $39,479.00
Legal 162 $111,786.00
Educational and Library 246 $47,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 138 $46,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 257 $67,050.00
Healthcare Support 66 $21,316.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 52 $17,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 160 $26,563.00
Sales 884 $41,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 217 $26,484.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 20 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $41,250.00
Production 72 $29,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $116,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33477 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33477.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 458 $140,833.00 308 $82,214.00
Business and Financial 441 $113,906.00 126 $78,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $114,417.00 43 $82,596.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 105 $39,323.00
Legal 148 $111,548.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $60,769.00 192 $46,136.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $61,786.00 94 $40,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $78,125.00 218 $66,900.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00 34 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 22 $0.00 30 $36,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $95,710.00 97 $4,550.00
Sales 530 $68,068.00 354 $19,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 78 $28,241.00 139 $25,234.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $42,083.00 14 $0.00
Production 67 $29,875.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $250,001.00 49 $40,469.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,532 households in 33477, with an average household size of 1.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,450 families living in the 33477 zip code with an average family size of 2.37 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33477:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,200 108 142 3,082
Average Household Size 2.36 3.31 2.77 1.11
Total Families 3,200 108 142 0
Average Household Size 2.34 2.83 2.73 0

Poverty

Of the 3,450 families living in 33477, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33477:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,015 housing units in 33477.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,532 59.30%
Vacant 4,483 40.70%

7.14% of the total 11,015 housing units in 33477 are rental units. This is approximately 786 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,694 are occupied by the owner - or 51.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33477 is $1,978.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33477 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    52
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    31
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    94
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    273
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    180
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    80
  • $3,000 or more
    121

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33477 is $473,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33477 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    139
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    96
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    67
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    794
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,894
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,747
  • $1,000,000 or more
    917

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33477. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33477 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    29
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    197
  • 1960 to 1969
    126
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,494
  • 1980 to 1989
    6,735
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,546
  • 2000 to 2009
    723
  • 2010 to 2013
    165
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33477 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    272
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,324
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,351
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    585

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33477 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33477 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33477.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    122
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    676
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    481
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    707
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    384
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    137
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    290
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    53
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    180
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    81
  • 90 or more minutes
    78

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33477 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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