West Palm Beach
City in Palm Beach County, Florida
West Palm Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, with 117,415 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schall Circle, 2.2 miles S.
- 117,415residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 53.9 sq miland area · 139.5 km²
- 2,180 / sq mipopulation density
- 33417main ZIP code (5 in total)
About West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach (WPB) is a city in and the county seat of Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is located immediately to the west of the adjacent Palm Beach, which is situated on a barrier island across the Lake Worth Lagoon.
It is the largest city in Palm Beach County, and at the time of the 2020 census, its population was 117,415. West Palm Beach is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to 6.14 million people in 2020. It is the oldest incorporated municipality in the South Florida area, incorporated as a city two years before Miami in November 1894. West Palm Beach is located approximately 68 miles (109 km) north of Downtown Miami.
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Living in West Palm Beach
- Median household income
- $73,446
- Median home value
- $414,200
- Median rent
- $1,772/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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West Palm Beach had 117,415 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117,415 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,180 per sq mi (842 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Palm Beach at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 117,415 (2020) |
| Land area | 53.87 sq mi (139.5 km²) |
| Water area | 4.17 sq mi (10.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.7451° N, 80.1270° W |
| ZIP codes | 33417, 33401, 33404, 33407, 33409 |
| Official website | wpb.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1276600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Palm Beach
- Schall Circle2.2 mi S
- Plantation Mobile Home Park3.0 mi S
- Mangonia Park3.3 mi E
- Stacey Street3.3 mi S
- Westgate3.6 mi SE
- Haverhill3.8 mi S
- Lake Belvedere Estates3.9 mi S
- Riviera Beach4.0 mi NE
- Royal Palm Estates4.4 mi S
- Gun Club Estates5.0 mi S
- Lake Park5.3 mi NE
- Cloud Lake5.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about West Palm Beach
What county is West Palm Beach in?
West Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of West Palm Beach, FL?
117,415 people lived in West Palm Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Palm Beach, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33417. Other ZIP codes: 33401, 33404, 33407, 33409.
What is the elevation of West Palm Beach?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Palm Beach?
Schall Circle (2.2 mi), Plantation Mobile Home Park (3.0 mi), Mangonia Park (3.3 mi), Stacey Street (3.3 mi), Westgate (3.6 mi).
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