PlainZIP

Boynton Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33426

Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,082
1,261/sq mi
$74,223
Median income
$335,900
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boynton Beach pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,261
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33426 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 20,082 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,261 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33426 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,223 (4% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $41,547. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 7.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $335,900 (10% below the state average), median rent at $2,202 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33426, plus 6 more within Palm Beach County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 33426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boynton Beach, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33426.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33426, Boynton Beach, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,082

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

1,261

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33426?

43.0

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

27.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 21.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,223

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$41,547

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33426 ranks nationally

Boynton Beach, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,223 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,396

Total Housing Units

10,746

Occupied Units

1,650

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$335,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$2,202

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

444

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+344%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33426 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +344% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 259
2021 +14.2% 296
2022 +28.8% 381
2023 +15.5% 440
2024 +0.9% 444

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,430 business establishments in ZIP 33426, employing approximately 19,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $906,189,000.

1,430

Businesses

19,702

Employees

$906.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 195 13.6%
Retail trade 193 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 186 13.0%
Construction 140 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 121 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 120 8.4%
Wholesale trade 93 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 5.9%
Finance and insurance 81 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 4.4%
Manufacturing 57 4.0%
Educational services 28 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 25 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.6%
Information 20 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 33426 vs 33435 →

ZIP 33426 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33426 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33426 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33426 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33435 Boynton Beach, FL 32,104 1.4 mi
33436 Boynton Beach, FL 41,896 1.7 mi
33462 Lake Worth, FL 30,879 3.3 mi
33444 Delray Beach, FL 20,221 5.2 mi
33437 Boynton Beach, FL 35,938 4.4 mi
33483 Delray Beach, FL 12,093 5.2 mi
33461 Lake Worth, FL 40,748 6.0 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 5.7 mi
33472 Boynton Beach, FL 19,100 6.4 mi
33463 Lake Worth, FL 53,766 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Palm Beach County

33411 standard
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 65,245
33463 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 53,766
33414 standard
Wellington, FL
Pop: 53,718
33458 standard
Jupiter, FL
Pop: 49,396
33467 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 48,808
33415 standard
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 44,963

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33426 in? ▼
ZIP code 33426 (Boynton Beach) is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Palm Beach County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/palm-beach-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33426? ▼
ZIP code 33426 in Boynton Beach, FL has a population of 20,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33426 is $74,223, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33426 is $335,900, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33426 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33426? ▼
ZIP code 33426 has 1,430 business establishments employing approximately 19,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33426? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33426 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (195), Retail trade (193), Health care and social assistance (186). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33426? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33426 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 344%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33426? ▼
In ZIP code 33426, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33426 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33426? ▼
In ZIP code 33426, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33426 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.