PlainZIP

Boca Raton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33431

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

18,290
797/sq mi
$107,896
Median income
$640,700
Median home value
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boca Raton pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
797
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33431 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33431 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 18,290 residents across 22.9 square miles, a density of 797 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33431 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,896 (40% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $48,168. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $640,700 (71% above the state average), median rent at $2,712 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Palm Beach County, letting you compare 33431 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 33431

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boca Raton, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33431.

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 33431, 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

18,290

Population

22.9

Area (sq mi)

797

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33431?

29.7

Median Age

42.5%

Male

57.5%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 13.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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?

$107,896

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$48,168

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33431 ranks nationally

Boca Raton, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,896 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,181

Total Housing Units

7,814

Occupied Units

1,367

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$640,700

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$2,712

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

411

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+311%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33431 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +311% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 259
2021 +12.8% 292
2022 +24.1% 363
2023 +6.4% 386
2024 +6.3% 411

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 3,031 business establishments in ZIP 33431, employing approximately 40,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,600,463,000.

3,031

Businesses

40,534

Employees

$3.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 712 23.5%
Retail trade 331 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 325 10.7%
Finance and insurance 311 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 295 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 188 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 177 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 154 5.1%
Wholesale trade 148 4.9%
Construction 116 3.8%
Information 71 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 48 1.6%
Manufacturing 44 1.4%
Educational services 43 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 25 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.1%

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 33431 vs 33487 →

ZIP 33431 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 33431 ranks #0 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 33431 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 33431 ranks #2 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
33487 Boca Raton, FL 16,421 2.1 mi
33486 Boca Raton, FL 21,720 2.4 mi
33432 Boca Raton, FL 18,715 2.7 mi
33434 Boca Raton, FL 19,260 4.0 mi
33441 Deerfield Beach, FL 26,838 4.8 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 5.1 mi
33496 Boca Raton, FL 20,969 4.0 mi
33433 Boca Raton, FL 41,722 4.2 mi
33444 Delray Beach, FL 20,221 5.5 mi
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 5.4 mi

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Pop: 65,245
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Pop: 53,766
33414 standard
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Pop: 53,718
33458 standard
Jupiter, FL
Pop: 49,396
33467 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 48,808
33415 standard
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Pop: 44,963

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33431 in? ▼
ZIP code 33431 (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 33431? ▼
ZIP code 33431 in Boca Raton, FL has a population of 18,290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33431? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33431 is $107,896, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33431? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33431 is $640,700, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33431? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33431 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33431? ▼
ZIP code 33431 has 3,031 business establishments employing approximately 40,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33431? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33431 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (712), Retail trade (331), Health care and social assistance (325). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33431? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33431 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 311%. 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 33431? ▼
In ZIP code 33431, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.2% 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 33431? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33431 is 21.0 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 33431? ▼
In ZIP code 33431, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33431? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33431 is 12.6% 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.