Boca Raton, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33428
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,548
- 1,660/sq mi High-density area
- $88,543
- Median income Above-median income area
- $466,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boca Raton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,660
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33428 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33428 (Boca Raton, FL) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 379.9 in 2023 to 399.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33428 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 38,548 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 1,660 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33428 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,543 (15% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,216. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $466,900 (24% above the average Florida ZIP), while 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,432.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33428 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 33428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boca Raton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33428.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
195 establishments
- Construction
Construction
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 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 33428, Boca Raton, 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
38,548
Population
23.2
Area (sq mi)
1,660
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33428?
40.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
35.9%
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?
$88,543
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$45,216
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33428 ranks nationally
Boca Raton, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,543 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US 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
18,129housing units
18,129
Total Housing Units
16,499
Occupied Units
1,630
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$466,900
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$2,432
Median Rent
1987
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
399
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+299%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33428 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +299% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 238 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 267 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 319 |
| 2023 | +19.2% | 380 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 399 |
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 1,044 business establishments in ZIP 33428, employing approximately 7,945 people with a combined annual payroll of $439,398,000.
1,044
Businesses
7,945
Employees
$439.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 195 | 18.7% |
| Construction | 141 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 137 | 13.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 96 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.1% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 33428 vs 33498 →
ZIP 33428 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33063
Pompano Beach (33063)
51,019 residents
- 33433
Boca Raton (33433)
41,722 residents
- 33428
Boca Raton (33428)
38,548 residents
- 33076
Pompano Beach (33076)
29,751 residents
- 33073
Pompano Beach (33073)
29,168 residents
- 33442
Deerfield Beach (33442)
28,075 residents
- 33067
Pompano Beach (33067)
26,458 residents
- 33486
Boca Raton (33486)
21,720 residents
- 33496
Boca Raton (33496)
20,969 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33428 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33076
Pompano Beach (33076)
$176,641 median income
- 33498
Boca Raton (33498)
$146,765 median income
- 33067
Pompano Beach (33067)
$131,216 median income
- 33496
Boca Raton (33496)
$114,885 median income
- 33486
Boca Raton (33486)
$105,540 median income
- 33073
Pompano Beach (33073)
$97,412 median income
- 33428
Boca Raton (33428)
$88,543 median income
- 33433
Boca Raton (33433)
$84,091 median income
- 33434
Boca Raton (33434)
$77,269 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33428 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33498 | Boca Raton, FL | 14,557 | 2.5 mi |
| 33067 | Pompano Beach, FL | 26,458 | 2.9 mi |
| 33433 | Boca Raton, FL | 41,722 | 3.5 mi |
| 33434 | Boca Raton, FL | 19,260 | 3.7 mi |
| 33073 | Pompano Beach, FL | 29,168 | 4.1 mi |
| 33076 | Pompano Beach, FL | 29,751 | 4.3 mi |
| 33486 | Boca Raton, FL | 21,720 | 6.3 mi |
| 33063 | Pompano Beach, FL | 51,019 | 6.9 mi |
| 33442 | Deerfield Beach, FL | 28,075 | 5.1 mi |
| 33496 | Boca Raton, FL | 20,969 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33428, 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 (38,548 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 33428 in?
ZIP code 33428 (Boca Raton) 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 33428?
ZIP code 33428 in Boca Raton, FL has a population of 38,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33428?
The median household income in ZIP 33428 is $88,543, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33428?
The median home value in ZIP 33428 is $466,900, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33428 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33428?
ZIP code 33428 has 1,044 business establishments employing approximately 7,945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33428 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (195), Construction (141), Health care and social assistance (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33428?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33428 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 299%. 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 33428?
In ZIP code 33428, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 33428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33428 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33428?
In ZIP code 33428, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33428 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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