Boynton Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33436

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

41,896
1,379/sq mi
$75,789
Median income
$362,300
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,379
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33436 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33436 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.4 square miles in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 41,896 residents, producing a population density of 1,379 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 33436 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33436 sits at $75,789 (2% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $44,371. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $362,300 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,950 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33436 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33436 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 33436

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33436.

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 33436, Boynton Beach, 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

41,896

Population

30.4

Area (sq mi)

1,379

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33436?

46.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

30.3%

Foreign-Born

White 52.7%
African American 25.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$75,789

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$44,371

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33436 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,789 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

24,034

Total Housing Units

19,970

Occupied Units

4,064

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$362,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,950

Median Rent

1988

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

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33436 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 230
2021 +8.0% 248
2022 +23.7% 307
2023 +9.6% 337
2024 +11.5% 375

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 788 business establishments in ZIP 33436, employing approximately 6,165 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,191,000.

788

Businesses

6,165

Employees

$239.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 138 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 108 13.7%
Construction 96 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 82 10.4%
Retail trade 73 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 52 6.6%
Finance and insurance 36 4.6%
Wholesale trade 31 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.5%
Information 11 1.4%
Manufacturing 10 1.3%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 33436 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 33436 ranks #2 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 33436 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 33436 ranks #5 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
33426 Boynton Beach, FL 20,082 1.7 mi
33435 Boynton Beach, FL 32,104 2.8 mi
33437 Boynton Beach, FL 35,938 2.7 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 4.8 mi
33462 Lake Worth, FL 30,879 4.4 mi
33472 Boynton Beach, FL 19,100 4.9 mi
33463 Lake Worth, FL 53,766 5.1 mi
33444 Delray Beach, FL 20,221 4.9 mi
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 5.1 mi
33473 Boynton Beach, FL 6,265 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33436 in?
ZIP code 33436 (Boynton Beach) 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 33436?
ZIP code 33436 in Boynton Beach, FL has a population of 41,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33436?
The median household income in ZIP 33436 is $75,789, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33436?
The median home value in ZIP 33436 is $362,300, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33436 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33436?
ZIP code 33436 has 788 business establishments employing approximately 6,165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33436 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (138), Health care and social assistance (108), Construction (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33436?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33436 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 33436?
In ZIP code 33436, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 33436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33436 is 26.4 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 33436?
In ZIP code 33436, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33436 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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