North Palm Beach
cityNorth Palm Beach is an incorporated village located in Palm Beach County, Florida, and part of the Miami metropolitan area. As of 2026, the population is estimated to be around 13,563, reflecting a growth of 3.2% since the 2020 Census. Known for its residential character and urban feel, North Palm Beach offers a blend of quiet neighborhood living with access to numerous amenities. The village's economy is supported by a median household income of approximately $90,049. Key employment sectors include professional, scientific, technical services, retail trade, and educational services. The North Palm Beach Country Club, featuring a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, is a significant recreational and community hub. North Palm Beach is distinctive for its award-winning planned community design from 1956 and its focus on providing a high quality of life through numerous parks, recreational facilities, and community programs. The village's coastal location provides access to boating, fishing, and other water activities, enhancing its appeal as a desirable place to live and retire.
North Palm Beach, Florida
- Classification
- Village
- FIPS Code
- 12-49600
- Country
- United States
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Region
- South Florida
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Total Area
- 5.29 sq mi
- Land Area
- 3.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.82167
- Longitude
- -80.05778
- Climate
- Warm weather and sunshine
- Notable Features
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Neighboring Areas
- Lake Park · Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach Shores
- Population (2020)
- 13,162
- Est. Population (2026)
- 13,563
- Median Age
- 57
- Median Income
- $90,049
- Poverty Rate
- 7.72%
- Family Households
- 51%
- Owner-Occupied
- 77.4%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 83.35% White, 2.25% Black or African American, 1.08% Asian, 12.33% Two or more races, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- Village Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Palm Beach County School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Suburban
- Employment Sectors
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Retail Trade · Educational Services
- School Districts
- Palm Beach County School District
- Transportation
- US 1 · Northlake Boulevard
- Utilities
- Municipal water
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- North Palm Beach Country Club · Anchorage Park · Lakeside Park · Osborne Park · Veterans Memorial Park
- Parks & Trails
- Fitness trail · Playgrounds · Tennis courts · Dog park
- Incorporated
- August 13, 1956
- Historical Significance
- Developed by John D. MacArthur from former mangrove swamps and farmland, North Palm Beach was recognized as the best planned community in 1956.
- Key Events
- John D. MacArthur purchased 2,600 acres in 1954 · Awarded 'Best Planned Community' in 1956 · North Palm Beach Country Club opened in 1963