Boca Raton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33434

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

19,260
1,109/sq mi
$77,269
Median income
$412,900
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,109
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33434 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 19,260 residents, producing a population density of 1,109 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 33434 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33434 sits at $77,269 (0% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $67,742. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $412,900 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,598 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33434 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 33434

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33434.

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 33434, Boca Raton, 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

19,260

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33434?

63.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

26.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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?

$77,269

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$67,742

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33434 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,269 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,561

Total Housing Units

10,631

Occupied Units

2,930

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$412,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,598

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.8%

YoY Change (2024)

389

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+289%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33434 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +289% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 228
2021 +15.4% 263
2022 +12.1% 295
2023 +14.1% 336
2024 +15.8% 389

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 917 business establishments in ZIP 33434, employing approximately 7,926 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,303,000.

917

Businesses

7,926

Employees

$364.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 175 19.1%
Retail trade 137 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 134 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 79 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 62 6.8%
Finance and insurance 52 5.7%
Wholesale trade 41 4.5%
Construction 37 4.0%
Educational services 17 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.5%
Information 8 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.3%
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

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ZIP 33434 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 33434 ranks #8 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 33434 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 33434 ranks #null 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
33496 Boca Raton, FL 20,969 1.9 mi
33433 Boca Raton, FL 41,722 2.5 mi
33498 Boca Raton, FL 14,557 3.2 mi
33431 Boca Raton, FL 18,290 4.0 mi
33428 Boca Raton, FL 38,548 3.7 mi
33446 Delray Beach, FL 22,088 4.9 mi
33486 Boca Raton, FL 21,720 4.1 mi
33442 Deerfield Beach, FL 28,075 5.1 mi
33073 Pompano Beach, FL 29,168 5.8 mi
33487 Boca Raton, FL 16,421 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33434 in?
ZIP code 33434 (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 33434?
ZIP code 33434 in Boca Raton, FL has a population of 19,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33434?
The median household income in ZIP 33434 is $77,269, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33434?
The median home value in ZIP 33434 is $412,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33434 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33434?
ZIP code 33434 has 917 business establishments employing approximately 7,926 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33434 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (175), Retail trade (137), Health care and social assistance (134). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33434?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33434 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 289%. 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 33434?
In ZIP code 33434, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 33434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33434 is 22.9 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 33434?
In ZIP code 33434, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33434 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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