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ZIP Code 33438

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

459
8/sq mi
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 33438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.6 square miles in Canal Point, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 459 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 33438 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33438 sits at , while per-capita income is $33,678. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,431 per month, and 53.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33438 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 33438

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33438.

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 33438, Canal Point, 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

459

Population

54.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33438?

32.0

Median Age

60.3%

Male

39.7%

Female

38.5%

Foreign-Born

White 34.6%
African American 19.5%
Asian 18.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

176

Total Housing Units

124

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33438 ranks #3 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 Code City Population Distance
33476 Pahokee, FL 7,669 8.9 mi
34956 Indiantown, FL 9,874 11.5 mi

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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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