Boynton Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33437

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

35,938
1,278/sq mi
$80,710
Median income
$424,200
Median home value
50.3%
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 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1,278
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33437 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33437 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.1 square miles in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 35,938 residents, producing a population density of 1,278 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 33437 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33437 sits at $80,710 (5% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $52,246. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $424,200 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $2,070 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33437 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33437 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 33437

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33437.

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 33437, 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

35,938

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

1,278

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33437?

65.7

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

20.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 11.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$80,710

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$52,246

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33437 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,710 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%

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

What does housing look like?

21,604

Total Housing Units

17,975

Occupied Units

3,629

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$424,200

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$2,070

Median Rent

1996

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

+34.5%

YoY Change (2022)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33437 have increased 34.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +6.6% 181
2019 -2.9% 175
2020 +10.9% 195
2021 +11.4% 217
2022 +34.5% 292

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 638 business establishments in ZIP 33437, employing approximately 4,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,577,000.

638

Businesses

4,681

Employees

$222.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 168 26.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 58 9.1%
Retail trade 50 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 7.0%
Construction 35 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 35 5.5%
Finance and insurance 31 4.9%
Wholesale trade 23 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.9%
Information 11 1.7%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 0.6%

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 33437 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 33437 ranks #4 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 33437 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 33437 ranks #4 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
33473 Boynton Beach, FL 6,265 2.7 mi
33436 Boynton Beach, FL 41,896 2.7 mi
33472 Boynton Beach, FL 19,100 2.9 mi
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 4.1 mi
33426 Boynton Beach, FL 20,082 4.4 mi
33446 Delray Beach, FL 22,088 4.8 mi
33435 Boynton Beach, FL 32,104 5.4 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 4.7 mi
33463 Lake Worth, FL 53,766 5.9 mi
33467 Lake Worth, FL 48,808 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33437 in?
ZIP code 33437 (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 33437?
ZIP code 33437 in Boynton Beach, FL has a population of 35,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33437?
The median household income in ZIP 33437 is $80,710, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33437?
The median home value in ZIP 33437 is $424,200, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33437 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33437?
ZIP code 33437 has 638 business establishments employing approximately 4,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33437 are: Health care and social assistance (168), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33437?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33437 increased by 34.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 33437?
In ZIP code 33437, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 33437?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33437 is 25.2 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 33437?
In ZIP code 33437, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33437 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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