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 High-density area
- $80,710
- Median income Near-median income area
- $424,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 35,938 residents across 28.1 square miles, a density of 1,278 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33437 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,710 (5% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,246. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $424,200 (13% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,070; 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33437 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 33437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boynton Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33437.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
168 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 58
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade 50
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 46
Real estate and rental and leasing
46 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 33437, Boynton Beach, 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
35,938
Population
28.1
Area (sq mi)
1,278
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33437?
65.7
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
20.7%
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?
$80,710
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$52,246
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33437 ranks nationally
Boynton Beach, FL 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
21,604housing units
21,604
Total Housing Units
17,975
Occupied Units
3,629
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,200
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$2,070
Median Rent
1996
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33437 vs 33473 →
ZIP 33437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
53,766 residents
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
48,808 residents
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
41,896 residents
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
35,938 residents
- 33435
Boynton Beach (33435)
32,104 residents
- 33445
Delray Beach (33445)
29,754 residents
- 33484
Delray Beach (33484)
23,443 residents
- 33446
Delray Beach (33446)
22,088 residents
- 33426 20,082
Boynton Beach (33426)
20,082 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33437 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33473
Boynton Beach (33473)
$145,691 median income
- 33472
Boynton Beach (33472)
$101,959 median income
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
$95,739 median income
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
$80,710 median income
- 33446
Delray Beach (33446)
$80,187 median income
- 33445
Delray Beach (33445)
$78,163 median income
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
$75,789 median income
- 33426
Boynton Beach (33426)
$74,223 median income
- 33463
Lake Worth (33463)
$73,865 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33437, 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 (35,938 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 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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