Palm Beach County, Florida
72 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 72 ZIP codes, Palm Beach County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Palm Beach County Compares
How Palm Beach County Compares
Palm Beach County scores 6 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Palm Beach County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,945, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.311% avg pipe failure probability, 6% of ZIPs at high risk
51.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Palm Beach County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 70 violations. Past 5 years: 197 total (197 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,945
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
702,989 housing units in Palm Beach County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Palm Beach County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Palm Beach County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Palm Beach County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Palm Beach County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities | 618,746 | 456 |
| 2 | West Palm Beach Wtp | 132,000 | 279 |
| 3 | Pbcwud - Lake Region Wtp - System 11 | 31,734 | 258 |
| 4 | Boynton Beach Public Water System | 112,000 | 245 |
| 5 | Delray Beach Public Water System | 69,754 | 241 |
27 total water systems serve Palm Beach County.
All ZIP Codes in Palm Beach County
72 ZIP codes tracked in Palm Beach County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33465 | Lake Worth | 97 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 33466 | Lake Worth | 97 | A | 1 | — |
| 3 | 33419 | West Palm Beach | 92 | A | 14 (6 health) | — |
| 4 | 33420 | West Palm Beach | 92 | A | 14 (6 health) | — |
| 5 | 33422 | West Palm Beach | 92 | A | 14 (6 health) | — |
| 6 | 33468 | Jupiter | 91 | A | 23 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 33402 | West Palm Beach | 89 | A | 14 (6 health) | — |
| 8 | 33416 | West Palm Beach | 89 | A | 14 (6 health) | — |
| 9 | 33424 | Boynton Beach | 89 | A | 21 (2 health) | — |
| 10 | 33474 | Boynton Beach | 89 | A | 21 (2 health) | — |
| 11 | 33449 | Lake Worth | 88 | A | 1 | $626K |
| 12 | 33425 | Boynton Beach | 87 | A | 21 (2 health) | — |
| 13 | 33464 | Boca Raton | 87 | A | 10 | — |
| 14 | 33473 | Boynton Beach | 87 | A | 21 (2 health) | $730K |
| 15 | 33481 | Boca Raton | 87 | A | 10 | — |
| 16 | 33482 | Delray Beach | 87 | A | 27 (4 health) | — |
| 17 | 33488 | Boca Raton | 87 | A | 10 | — |
| 18 | 33497 | Boca Raton | 87 | A | 10 | — |
| 19 | 33499 | Boca Raton | 87 | A | 10 | — |
| 20 | 33447 | Delray Beach | 85 | A | 27 (4 health) | — |
| 21 | 33470 | Loxahatchee | 85 | A | 0 | $532K |
| 22 | 33412 | West Palm Beach | 84 | B | 14 (6 health) | $561K |
| 23 | 33413 | West Palm Beach | 84 | B | 14 (6 health) | $406K |
| 24 | 33427 | Boca Raton | 83 | B | 10 | — |
| 25 | 33460 | Lake Worth | 83 | B | 1 | $333K |
| 26 | 33463 | Lake Worth | 83 | B | 1 | $327K |
| 27 | 33467 | Lake Worth | 83 | B | 1 | $414K |
| 28 | 33478 | Jupiter | 81 | B | 23 (1 health) | $653K |
| 29 | 33401 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $431K |
| 30 | 33403 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $340K |
| 31 | 33405 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $401K |
| 32 | 33406 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $358K |
| 33 | 33407 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $291K |
| 34 | 33409 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $283K |
| 35 | 33411 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $401K |
| 36 | 33415 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $221K |
| 37 | 33417 | West Palm Beach | 79 | B | 14 (6 health) | $159K |
| 38 | 33461 | Lake Worth | 78 | B | 1 | $263K |
| 39 | 33462 | Lake Worth | 78 | B | 1 | $324K |
| 40 | 33436 | Boynton Beach | 77 | B | 21 (2 health) | $327K |
| 41 | 33437 | Boynton Beach | 77 | B | 21 (2 health) | $391K |
| 42 | 33472 | Boynton Beach | 77 | B | 21 (2 health) | $411K |
| 43 | 33458 | Jupiter | 76 | B | 23 (1 health) | $551K |
| 44 | 33477 | Jupiter | 76 | B | 23 (1 health) | $613K |
| 45 | 33444 | Delray Beach | 75 | B | 27 (4 health) | $425K |
| 46 | 33446 | Delray Beach | 75 | B | 27 (4 health) | $415K |
| 47 | 33484 | Delray Beach | 75 | B | 27 (4 health) | $220K |
| 48 | 33404 | West Palm Beach | 74 | B | 14 (6 health) | $306K |
| 49 | 33431 | Boca Raton | 73 | B | 10 | $576K |
| 50 | 33434 | Boca Raton | 73 | B | 10 | $379K |
| 51 | 33438 | Canal Point | 73 | B | 0 | $87K |
| 52 | 33459 | Lake Harbor | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 53 | 33486 | Boca Raton | 73 | B | 10 | $636K |
| 54 | 33496 | Boca Raton | 73 | B | 10 | $564K |
| 55 | 33498 | Boca Raton | 73 | B | 10 | $597K |
| 56 | 33426 | Boynton Beach | 72 | B | 21 (2 health) | $299K |
| 57 | 33435 | Boynton Beach | 72 | B | 21 (2 health) | $307K |
| 58 | 33480 | Palm Beach | 71 | B | 28 (1 health) | $1219K |
| 59 | 33493 | South Bay | 71 | B | 10 | $121K |
| 60 | 33445 | Delray Beach | 70 | B | 27 (4 health) | $283K |
| 61 | 33483 | Delray Beach | 70 | B | 27 (4 health) | $756K |
| 62 | 33414 | Wellington | 68 | C | 4 | $534K |
| 63 | 33428 | Boca Raton | 68 | C | 10 | $433K |
| 64 | 33432 | Boca Raton | 68 | C | 10 | $943K |
| 65 | 33433 | Boca Raton | 68 | C | 10 | $414K |
| 66 | 33487 | Boca Raton | 68 | C | 10 | $573K |
| 67 | 33410 | Palm Beach Gardens | 66 | C | 11 | $469K |
| 68 | 33418 | Palm Beach Gardens | 66 | C | 11 | $609K |
| 69 | 33454 | Greenacres | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 70 | 33476 | Pahokee | 66 | C | 10 | $144K |
| 71 | 33430 | Belle Glade | 65 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 72 | 33408 | North Palm Beach | 55 | C | 0 | $503K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Palm Beach County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Palm Beach County, Florida
Overview
Palm Beach County in Florida covers 72 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
66 of 72 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 153 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.