33498 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33498, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33498 is a zip code in Palm Beach County, Florida, which covers Sunshine Parkway, with a total population of 16,769 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 33498 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33498.

The estimated population of people living in 33498 is 16,769, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33498 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,769
+3%
+20.18%
2020
16,280
+7.46%
-
2019
15,150
+5.18%
-
2018
14,404
+3.23%
-
2017
13,953
 - -

Population of 33498 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33498 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
72.5%
73%
 -0.68%
Black/African American
3.1%
2.4%
 +29.17%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
17.3%
14%
 +23.57%
Asian
4.8%
4.6%
 +4.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.2%
 +83.33%
Other
0.2%
4.6%
 -95.65%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33498 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 33498 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33498 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33498 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 -1.46% 43.8 -5.19% 49 -2%
2020 47.8 +0.84% 46.2 -0.65% 50 +1.63%
2019 47.4 -0.84% 46.5 +0.22% 49.2 0%
2018 47.8 0% 46.4 +0.22% 49.2 +0.41%
2017 47.8 - 46.3 - 49 -

The median age of the 33498 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 33498 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 9 873 +57.52% 592 +2.82% 1,423 599
10 to 19 916 +32.17% 1,015 +7.77% 1,173 1,080
20 to 29 391 +39.37% 493 +51.42% 518 794
30 to 39 437 +57.55% 561 -3.9% 631 537
40 to 49 1,003 +32.73% 1,077 +25.27% 1,365 1,373
50 to 59 1,257 +15.74% 1,275 +0.84% 1,445 1,281
60 to 69 882 -16.82% 1,084 +8.83% 735 1,141
70+ 937 +28.85% 1,160 +27.88% 1,217 1,457

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33498 zip code is $110,440.00.

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 33498.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $121,645.00
  • 45 to 64
    $144,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,592.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33498 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 33498, 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 33498 is currently $148,515.00.

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.

23.11% of households in 33498 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 33498 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33498 is $52,603.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33498 by the total population of 33498.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33498 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33498 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
    25.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33498 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33498 zip over the age of 16 is 13,310.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% 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 33498 is 58.10%.

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 33498 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 816 23.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 739 59.30% 34.20%
25 to 29 years 573 75.70% 9.00%
30 to 34 years 596 79.70% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 1,843 83.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,927 83.30% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 1,266 80.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,285 69.90% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 1,457 32.80% 5.20%
75 years and over 1,808 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33498. 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 11,145 59.70% 3.00%
Black or African American 540 50.90% 11.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53 18.90% 0.00%
Asian 639 56.80% 2.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 502 83.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 431 70.80% 15.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,075 71.80% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,941 58.40% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33498 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 33498 is 7,731, with median earnings of $58,787.00.

Women in 33498 are earning approximately 51.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,731 $58,787.00
Male 4,146 $80,459.00
Female 3,585 $41,327.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33498 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 1,368 $96,917.00
Business and Financial 699 $75,197.00
Computer and Mathematical 347 $89,293.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $82,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 127 $4,665.00
Legal 125 $58,125.00
Educational and Library 454 $47,051.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 119 $42,829.00
Healthcare Practitioners 359 $89,083.00
Healthcare Support 56 $30,870.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $21,830.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 269 $11,106.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 168 $19,203.00
Personal Care and Service 371 $20,544.00
Sales 1,899 $63,398.00
Office and Administrative Support 527 $31,328.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 384 $22,137.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $35,179.00
Production 54 $26,522.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $143,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33498 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 33498.

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 967 $124,792.00 401 $58,681.00
Business and Financial 448 $80,637.00 251 $61,985.00
Computer and Mathematical 199 $116,994.00 148 $87,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $88,828.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 41 $0.00 86 $9,706.00
Legal 107 $59,375.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 128 $61,174.00 326 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $24,453.00 68 $43,289.00
Healthcare Practitioners 92 $250,001.00 267 $86,614.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 56 $30,870.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 101 $12,829.00 168 $10,865.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 146 $19,505.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 202 $20,294.00 169 $20,969.00
Sales 856 $97,527.00 1,043 $31,277.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $38,833.00 479 $27,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 384 $22,137.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $35,179.00 0 $0.00
Production 18 $0.00 36 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $143,125.00 0 $0.00

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 5,742 households in 33498, with an average household size of 2.92 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 4,687 families living in the 33498 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 33498:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,002 219 466 1,055
Average Household Size 3.26 5.01 2.67 1.31
Total Families 4,002 219 466 0
Average Household Size 3.25 3.67 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 4,687 families living in 33498, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33498:

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 6,034 housing units in 33498.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,742 95.16%
Vacant 292 4.84%

7.77% of the total 6,034 housing units in 33498 are rental units. This is approximately 469 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,158 are occupied by the owner - or 85.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33498 is $2,484.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33498 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
    115
  • Less than $500
    130
  • $500 to $999
    48
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    47
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    50
  • $3,000 or more
    183

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33498 is $446,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33498 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    64
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    44
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    83
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    471
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,537
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,829
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33498. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33498 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    11
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    16
  • 1960 to 1969
    44
  • 1970 to 1979
    140
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,534
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,687
  • 2000 to 2009
    564
  • 2010 to 2013
    30
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 33498 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    98
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,725
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,690
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,229

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33498 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33498 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33498.

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
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    235
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    459
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    567
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,602
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    300
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    952
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    283
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    406
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    724
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    343
  • 90 or more minutes
    54

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33498 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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