Canal Point, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33438
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 459
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canal Point has 459 residents, placing it in the 18th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 8 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 33438 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 33438 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canal Point, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to just 459 residents across 54.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 33438, but per-capita income is $33,678. The poverty rate is 27.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33438 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 33438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canal Point, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33438.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 33438, Canal Point, 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
459
Population
54.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33438?
32.0
Median Age
60.3%
Male
39.7%
Female
38.5%
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?
$33,678
Per Capita Income
27.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
176housing units
176
Total Housing Units
124
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,431
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 33438, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,168,000.
15
Businesses
103
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 20.0% |
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 33438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34956
Indiantown (34956)
9,874 residents
- 33476
Pahokee (33476)
7,669 residents
- 33438 459
Canal Point (33438)
459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33438 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33438 in?
ZIP code 33438 (Canal Point) 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 33438?
ZIP code 33438 in Canal Point, FL has a population of 459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33438 is White at 34.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33438?
ZIP code 33438 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33438 are: Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33438?
In ZIP code 33438, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33438?
In ZIP code 33438, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33438 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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