PlainZIP

Delray Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33444

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

20,221
1,553/sq mi
$72,925
Median income
$464,100
Median home value
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delray Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,553
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33444 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 20,221 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 1,553 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,925 (5% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $45,335. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $464,100 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,696 monthly, and 51.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Palm Beach County, letting you compare 33444 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 33444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delray Beach, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33444.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33444, Delray 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

20,221

Population

13.0

Area (sq mi)

1,553

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33444?

41.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

22.4%

Foreign-Born

White 37.9%
African American 45.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$72,925

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$45,335

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33444 ranks nationally

Delray Beach, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,925 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,559

Total Housing Units

8,946

Occupied Units

1,613

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$464,100

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,696

Median Rent

1983

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

+15.8%

YoY Change (2024)

536

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+436%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33444 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +436% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 284
2021 +12.8% 321
2022 +29.7% 416
2023 +11.4% 463
2024 +15.8% 536

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 973 business establishments in ZIP 33444, employing approximately 9,739 people with a combined annual payroll of $544,273,000.

973

Businesses

9,739

Employees

$544.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 162 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 108 11.1%
Construction 94 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 94 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 87 8.9%
Retail trade 86 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 79 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 7.2%
Wholesale trade 43 4.4%
Finance and insurance 41 4.2%
Manufacturing 37 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.1%
Educational services 16 1.6%
Information 10 1.0%

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 33444 vs 33483 →

ZIP 33444 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 33444 ranks #6 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 33444 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 33444 ranks #9 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
33483 Delray Beach, FL 12,093 1.0 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 1.6 mi
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 3.4 mi
33487 Boca Raton, FL 16,421 3.4 mi
33426 Boynton Beach, FL 20,082 5.2 mi
33435 Boynton Beach, FL 32,104 4.7 mi
33436 Boynton Beach, FL 41,896 4.9 mi
33431 Boca Raton, FL 18,290 5.5 mi
33446 Delray Beach, FL 22,088 6.6 mi
33432 Boca Raton, FL 18,715 7.8 mi

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Pop: 53,766
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Pop: 53,718
33458 standard
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Pop: 49,396
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33415 standard
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33444 in? ▼
ZIP code 33444 (Delray 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 33444? ▼
ZIP code 33444 in Delray Beach, FL has a population of 20,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33444? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33444 is $72,925, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33444? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33444 is $464,100, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33444? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33444 is African American at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33444? ▼
ZIP code 33444 has 973 business establishments employing approximately 9,739 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33444? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33444 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (162), Other services (except public administration) (108), Construction (94). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33444? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33444 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 436%. 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 33444? ▼
In ZIP code 33444, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 33444? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33444 is 23.5 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 33444? ▼
In ZIP code 33444, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33444? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33444 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.