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 High-density area
- $80,187
- Median income Near-median income area
- $460,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 22,088 residents across 55.2 square miles, a density of 400 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33446 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,187 (4% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $78,527. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $460,800 (23% above the average Florida ZIP), while 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,937.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33446 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 33446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delray Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33446.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
154 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
75 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
67 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 33446, 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
22,088
Population
55.2
Area (sq mi)
400
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33446?
67.2
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
18.2%
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?
$80,187
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$78,527
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33446 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Delray Beach, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,187 Top 37% higher than 63% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,187housing units
18,187
Total Housing Units
14,420
Occupied Units
3,767
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$460,800
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,937
Median Rent
1992
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33446 vs 33484 →
ZIP 33446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33433
Boca Raton (33433)
41,722 residents
- 33437
Boynton Beach (33437)
35,938 residents
- 33445
Delray Beach (33445)
29,754 residents
- 33484
Delray Beach (33484)
23,443 residents
- 33446
Delray Beach (33446)
22,088 residents
- 33496
Boca Raton (33496)
20,969 residents
- 33444
Delray Beach (33444)
20,221 residents
- 33434
Boca Raton (33434)
19,260 residents
- 33472
Boynton Beach (33472)
19,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33446 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33498
Boca Raton (33498)
$146,765 median income
- 33473
Boynton Beach (33473)
$145,691 median income
- 33496
Boca Raton (33496)
$114,885 median income
- 33472
Boynton Beach (33472)
$101,959 median income
- 33433
Boca Raton (33433)
$84,091 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
- 33434
Boca Raton (33434)
$77,269 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33446, 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 (22,088 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 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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