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Belle Glade, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33430

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

21,427
73/sq mi
$46,523
Median income
$166,400
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belle Glade pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33430 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33430 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 294.7 square miles in Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 21,427 residents, producing a population density of 73 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33430 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33430 sits at $46,523 (40% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $21,724. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $166,400 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 39.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33430 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 33430 sits relative to Florida and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33430

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33430.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33430, Belle Glade, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,427

Population

294.7

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33430?

37.3

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 14.2%
African American 58.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

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?

$46,523

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$21,724

Per Capita Income

27.0%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33430 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,523 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,281

Total Housing Units

6,399

Occupied Units

882

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.2%
Renter 60.8%

$166,400

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$890

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33430 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.3% 217
2021 +18.3% 256
2022 +24.7% 320
2023 +2.6% 328
2024 +2.1% 335

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 325 business establishments in ZIP 33430, employing approximately 4,953 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,806,000.

325

Businesses

4,953

Employees

$268.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 53 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 36 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.9%
Wholesale trade 28 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.9%
Finance and insurance 15 4.6%
Construction 14 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.4%
Manufacturing 7 2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%

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

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Palm Beach County Belle Glade, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33430 in? ▼
ZIP code 33430 (Belle Glade) 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 33430? ▼
ZIP code 33430 in Belle Glade, FL has a population of 21,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33430? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33430 is $46,523, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33430? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33430 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33430? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33430 is African American at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33430? ▼
ZIP code 33430 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 4,953 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33430? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33430 are: Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (53), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33430? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33430 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 33430? ▼
In ZIP code 33430, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 33430? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33430 is 26.1 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 33430? ▼
In ZIP code 33430, approximately 39.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33430? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33430 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Belle Glade, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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