Jupiter

Living in Jupiter, Florida

Jupiter is a coastal town of about 62,000 residents in northern Palm Beach County, built around the spot where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic Ocean at the Jupiter Inlet. Incorporated in 1925, the Town of Jupiter covers about 21.6 square miles of land and roughly 3.4 miles of public beach. Housing ranges from oceanfront condominiums and Intracoastal estates to private golf clubs, the master-planned town of Abacoa, and established neighborhoods with modest HOA dues.

Jupiter at a Glance

• County: Palm Beach County, bordered to the north by the Village of Tequesta and Martin County
• ZIP codes: 33458, 33469 (shared with Tequesta), 33477 and 33478
• Population: 62,350 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2025)
• Beaches: about 3.4 miles, including a 2.5-mile dog-friendly beach
• Highways: I-95 and Florida's Turnpike both have exits at Indiantown Road
• Public safety: Jupiter Police Department and, since October 1, 2026, Jupiter Fire Rescue
• Nearest airport: President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT, formerly Palm Beach International) in West Palm Beach

Jupiter Neighborhoods by Type

Waterfront and boating communities

Admirals Cove sits on the Intracoastal Waterway about two miles south of the Jupiter Inlet, with more than five miles of navigable waterways and over 500 private docks. Jonathan's Landing also fronts the Intracoastal south of Indiantown Road and has its own marina. Across the inlet, Jupiter Inlet Colony is a separate town of about 240 homes with ocean, inlet and Intracoastal frontage. For dock, seawall and inlet-access questions, read our Jupiter waterfront buying guide for boaters.

Private golf and country club communities

The Bear's Club, founded by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus in 1999, has about 100 residences around a Nicklaus-designed course. Jupiter Country Club pairs Toll Brothers homes with a Greg Norman Signature course west of the Turnpike. The Loxahatchee Club and Trump National Golf Club Jupiter round out the list. Compare them in our guide to the best golf communities in Jupiter.

Master-planned communities

Abacoa is a 2,055-acre town within Jupiter with more than 4,000 homes, a walkable Town Center, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter campus. Its neighborhoods include Windsor Park, Mallory Creek and Valencia. Nearby, Egret Landing and The Heights offer single-family homes close to Abacoa.

Established neighborhoods

Rialto, North Fork in The Shores, Jupiter Plantation, Jupiter Village, Indian Creek, Sonoma Isles, Botanica, Pennock Point and Cypress Cove offer single-family homes without club membership. HOA structure and dues vary by subdivision.

Oceanfront and Intracoastal condominiums

Buildings along the beach and the Intracoastal include Jupiter Dunes, Jupiter Ocean & Racquet Club, Jupiter Bay, Ocean Walk, Sea Colony and Corinthians South. See more in our guide to oceanfront homes in Jupiter.

Acreage and equestrian properties

Jupiter Farms, west of the Turnpike, is an unincorporated area with a Jupiter mailing address, larger lots and room for horses, boats and workshops. Read more about living in Jupiter Farms.

Things to Do in Jupiter

• Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: completed in 1860 and set within a 120-acre federally protected natural area
• Loxahatchee River: designated Florida's first National Wild and Scenic River in 1985, popular for paddling and boating
• Riverbend Park: about 645 acres of trails, paddling routes and equestrian paths off Indiantown Road
• Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins, in Abacoa
• Harbourside Place: waterfront dining, shops, a marina and an amphitheater on the Intracoastal
• Beaches: guarded beaches at Jupiter Beach Park, Carlin Park, DuBois Park and Ocean Cay Park

Schools Serving Jupiter

Jupiter Community High School offers choice programs in environmental science and field research, engineering and medical sciences. William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, which serves parts of Jupiter, offers the International Baccalaureate program. Florida Atlantic University's John D. MacArthur Campus, home of the Wilkes Honors College, is in Abacoa. Private options include Jupiter Christian School and The Benjamin School, with campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. School assignments depend on the exact address, so confirm them with the School District of Palm Beach County's school locator. Read our guides to Jupiter High School and William T. Dwyer High School.

Jupiter, Tequesta or Palm Beach Gardens?

Jupiter offers the most coastline of the three, with ocean beaches, the inlet, the river and the Intracoastal. Tequesta, just to the north, is a village of about 6,300 residents on 1.8 square miles. Palm Beach Gardens is inland and much larger, with PGA National, The Gardens Mall and newer master-planned communities such as Avenir. Our Jupiter vs. Palm Beach Gardens guide covers the differences in detail.

Buying or Selling a Home in Jupiter

The Meyer Lucas Team is based at The Mother Ship, 1515 South Cypress Drive in Jupiter, and was named Best Real Estate Agent in Jupiter by Jupiter Magazine in 2026. We help buyers moving from New York and the Northeast, local homeowners moving up or downsizing, and sellers across Palm Beach and Martin counties. Start with our guide to relocating from New York to Jupiter, check Jupiter home prices, or call us at (561) 406-5228.

Jupiter Buyer Guides

Planning a move? These guides answer the questions we hear most:

• How much does it cost to buy a home in Jupiter?
• Is Jupiter, Florida a good place to live?
• Jupiter vs. Palm Beach Gardens
• What is Jupiter known for?
• The best neighborhoods in Jupiter

Frequently Asked Questions About Jupiter, Florida

Is Jupiter, Florida a city or a town?

Jupiter is the Town of Jupiter, incorporated in 1925. It had an estimated 62,350 residents in 2025 on about 21.6 square miles of land.

How many miles of beach does Jupiter have?

About 3.4 miles, including a 2.5-mile dog-friendly beach, which is rare in Palm Beach County.

What ZIP codes cover Jupiter?

The main Jupiter ZIP codes are 33458, 33469, 33477 and 33478. ZIP 33469 is shared with Tequesta and parts of Martin County, and 33478 also covers Jupiter Farms.

Is Jupiter Farms part of the Town of Jupiter?

No. Jupiter Farms is an unincorporated area of Palm Beach County west of the Turnpike that uses Jupiter mailing addresses.

Does Brightline stop in Jupiter?

No. The nearest Brightline station is in West Palm Beach. A proposed Treasure Coast station in Stuart had no funding or opening date as of August 2026.

Which teams hold spring training in Jupiter?

The St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins train each spring at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Abacoa.

Jupiter Neighborhood Guides

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