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 High-density area
- $74,223
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,547. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $335,900 (10% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,202; 63.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33426 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
195 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
193 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
186 establishments
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
121 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 33426?
43.0
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
27.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$41,547
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33426 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Boynton Beach, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,223 Top 47% higher than 53% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,396housing units
12,396
Total Housing Units
10,746
Occupied Units
1,650
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,900
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
53,766 residents
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
41,896 residents
- 33461
Lake Worth (33461)
40,748 residents
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
35,938 residents
- 33435
Boynton Beach (33435)
32,104 residents
- 33462
Lake Worth (33462)
30,879 residents
- 33445
Delray Beach (33445)
29,754 residents
- 33444 20,221
Delray Beach (33444)
20,221 residents
- 33426 20,082
Boynton Beach (33426)
20,082 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33426 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33426 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33483
Delray Beach (33483)
$116,115 median income
- 33472
Boynton Beach (33472)
$101,959 median income
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
$80,710 median income
- 33445
Delray Beach (33445)
$78,163 median income
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
$75,789 median income
- 33426
Boynton Beach (33426)
$74,223 median income
- 33462
Lake Worth (33462)
$73,997 median income
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
$73,865 median income
- 33444
Delray Beach (33444)
$72,925 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33426, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,082 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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