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 Moderate-density area
- $46,523
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33430 (Belle Glade, FL) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.1 in 2023 to 335.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33430 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 21,427 residents across 294.7 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33430 reports a modest median household income of $46,523 (40% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,724. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,400 (56% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $890; owner occupancy is 39.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Florida and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 33430.
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 33430
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belle Glade, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33430.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Wholesale trade 28
Wholesale trade
28 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 33430, Belle Glade, 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
21,427
Population
294.7
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33430?
37.3
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
28.5%
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?
$46,523
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$21,724
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33430 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Belle Glade, 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)
$46,523 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
7,281housing units
7,281
Total Housing Units
6,399
Occupied Units
882
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,400
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33430, 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 (21,427 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 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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