Delray Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33446

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

22,088
400/sq mi
$80,187
Median income
$460,800
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
400
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33446 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33446 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.2 square miles in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 22,088 residents, producing a population density of 400 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 33446 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33446 sits at $80,187 (4% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $78,527. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $460,800 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,937 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33446 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33446 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 33446

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33446.

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 33446, Delray 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

22,088

Population

55.2

Area (sq mi)

400

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33446?

67.2

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

18.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$80,187

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$78,527

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33446 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,187 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

18,187

Total Housing Units

14,420

Occupied Units

3,767

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$460,800

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,937

Median Rent

1992

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

+27.0%

YoY Change (2021)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33446 have increased 27.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 180
2021 +27.0% 228

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 813 business establishments in ZIP 33446, employing approximately 7,556 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,379,000.

813

Businesses

7,556

Employees

$357.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 154 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 116 14.3%
Retail trade 79 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 75 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 8.2%
Finance and insurance 63 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 56 6.9%
Wholesale trade 49 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 46 5.7%
Construction 30 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.0%
Information 13 1.6%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 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 33446 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 33446 ranks #5 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 33446 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 33446 ranks #7 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
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 3.2 mi
33473 Boynton Beach, FL 6,265 3.7 mi
33496 Boca Raton, FL 20,969 3.3 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 5.0 mi
33434 Boca Raton, FL 19,260 4.9 mi
33472 Boynton Beach, FL 19,100 6.1 mi
33498 Boca Raton, FL 14,557 4.9 mi
33437 Boynton Beach, FL 35,938 4.8 mi
33444 Delray Beach, FL 20,221 6.6 mi
33433 Boca Raton, FL 41,722 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33446 in?
ZIP code 33446 (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 33446?
ZIP code 33446 in Delray Beach, FL has a population of 22,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33446?
The median household income in ZIP 33446 is $80,187, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33446?
The median home value in ZIP 33446 is $460,800, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33446 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33446?
ZIP code 33446 has 813 business establishments employing approximately 7,556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33446 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (154), Health care and social assistance (116), Retail trade (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33446?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33446 increased by 27.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 33446?
In ZIP code 33446, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 33446?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33446 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33446?
In ZIP code 33446, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33446 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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