Loxahatchee, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33470

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

26,551
131/sq mi
$122,163
Median income
$584,500
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Loxahatchee pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
131
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33470 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 202.8 square miles in Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 26,551 residents, producing a population density of 131 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 33470 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33470 sits at $122,163 (58% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $49,119. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $584,500 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $2,669 per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33470 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 33470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33470.

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 33470, Loxahatchee, 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

26,551

Population

202.8

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33470?

41.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

19.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 12.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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?

$122,163

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$49,119

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

40.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33470 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,163 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,855

Total Housing Units

11,507

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$584,500

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$2,669

Median Rent

2000

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

403

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+303%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33470 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 241
2021 +16.8% 282
2022 +26.0% 355
2023 +7.2% 381
2024 +5.9% 403

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 1,019 business establishments in ZIP 33470, employing approximately 6,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $359,060,000.

1,019

Businesses

6,409

Employees

$359.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 231 22.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 145 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 128 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 116 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 79 7.8%
Retail trade 73 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.4%
Accommodation and food services 32 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 31 3.0%
Wholesale trade 30 2.9%
Finance and insurance 23 2.3%
Manufacturing 18 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Utilities 9 0.9%
Educational services 7 0.7%
Information 5 0.5%

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 33470 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 33470 ranks #4 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 33470 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 33470 ranks #3 of 6 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
33411 West Palm Beach, FL 65,245 7.5 mi
33414 Wellington, FL 53,718 7.0 mi
33412 West Palm Beach, FL 14,414 8.6 mi
33449 Lake Worth, FL 10,817 10.9 mi
33467 Lake Worth, FL 48,808 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33470 in?
ZIP code 33470 (Loxahatchee) 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 33470?
ZIP code 33470 in Loxahatchee, FL has a population of 26,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33470?
The median household income in ZIP 33470 is $122,163, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33470?
The median home value in ZIP 33470 is $584,500, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33470 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33470?
ZIP code 33470 has 1,019 business establishments employing approximately 6,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33470 are: Construction (231), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (145), Professional, scientific, and technical services (128). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33470?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33470 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. 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 33470?
In ZIP code 33470, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 33470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33470 is 40.6 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 33470?
In ZIP code 33470, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33470 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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