PlainZIP

Boynton Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33472

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

19,100
568/sq mi
$101,959
Median income
$446,200
Median home value
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
568
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33472 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 19,100 residents across 33.6 square miles, a density of 568 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33472 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,959 (32% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $64,955. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $446,200 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,444 monthly, and 93.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 33472 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Palm Beach County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 33472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boynton Beach, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33472.

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 33472, Boynton 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

19,100

Population

33.6

Area (sq mi)

568

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33472?

60.6

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

22.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 8.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$101,959

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$64,955

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33472 ranks nationally

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

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

$101,959 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,805

Total Housing Units

8,023

Occupied Units

782

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$446,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$2,444

Median Rent

1997

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2022)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33472 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -19.6% 167
2019 +15.8% 193
2020 +20.3% 232
2021 +1.8% 236
2022 +8.8% 257

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 419 business establishments in ZIP 33472, employing approximately 5,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $276,983,000.

419

Businesses

5,342

Employees

$277.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 25.3%
Health care and social assistance 59 14.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 9.3%
Construction 29 6.9%
Retail trade 28 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 27 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.7%
Finance and insurance 22 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 4.5%
Wholesale trade 12 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.6%
Educational services 11 2.6%
Information 7 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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 33472 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 33472 ranks #9 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 33472 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 33472 ranks #3 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
33473 Boynton Beach, FL 6,265 2.4 mi
33437 Boynton Beach, FL 35,938 2.9 mi
33467 Lake Worth, FL 48,808 3.9 mi
33446 Delray Beach, FL 22,088 6.1 mi
33436 Boynton Beach, FL 41,896 4.9 mi
33449 Lake Worth, FL 10,817 4.6 mi
33426 Boynton Beach, FL 20,082 6.4 mi
33463 Lake Worth, FL 53,766 5.2 mi
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 6.6 mi
33435 Boynton Beach, FL 32,104 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Palm Beach County

33411 standard
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 65,245
33463 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 53,766
33414 standard
Wellington, FL
Pop: 53,718
33458 standard
Jupiter, FL
Pop: 49,396
33467 standard
Lake Worth, FL
Pop: 48,808
33415 standard
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop: 44,963

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33472 in? ▼
ZIP code 33472 (Boynton 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 33472? ▼
ZIP code 33472 in Boynton Beach, FL has a population of 19,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33472 is $101,959, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33472 is $446,200, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33472 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33472? ▼
ZIP code 33472 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 5,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33472 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Health care and social assistance (59), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33472? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33472 increased by 8.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 33472? ▼
In ZIP code 33472, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.3% 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 33472? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33472 is 27.4 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 33472? ▼
In ZIP code 33472, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33472 is 7.1% 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.