Boynton Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33473
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,265
- 341/sq mi High-density area
- $145,691
- Median income Above-median income area
- $820,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boynton Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 341
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33473 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33473 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, home to 6,265 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 341 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33473 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,691 (89% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,313. The poverty rate is 3.6%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $820,800 (119% above the average Florida ZIP), while 97.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33473 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 33473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boynton Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33473.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 24
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance 19
Finance and insurance
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 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 33473, 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
6,265
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
341
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33473?
53.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
13.5%
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?
$145,691
Median Household Income
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$74,313
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33473 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Boynton 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)
$145,691 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
4,732housing units
4,732
Total Housing Units
4,462
Occupied Units
270
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$820,800
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
2014
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 248 business establishments in ZIP 33473, employing approximately 756 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,726,000.
248
Businesses
756
Employees
$40.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 31.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 33473 vs 33472 →
ZIP 33473 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
48,808 residents
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
41,896 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
- 33426
Boynton Beach (33426)
20,082 residents
- 33472 19,100
Boynton Beach (33472)
19,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33473 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33473 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33449
Lake Worth (33449)
$153,586 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
- 33467
Lake Worth (33467)
$95,739 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
- 33436
Boynton Beach (33436)
$75,789 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33473 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33472 | Boynton Beach, FL | 19,100 | 2.4 mi |
| 33437 | Boynton Beach, FL | 35,938 | 2.7 mi |
| 33446 | Delray Beach, FL | 22,088 | 3.7 mi |
| 33436 | Boynton Beach, FL | 41,896 | 5.4 mi |
| 33484 | Delray Beach, FL | 23,443 | 4.9 mi |
| 33467 | Lake Worth, FL | 48,808 | 6.4 mi |
| 33496 | Boca Raton, FL | 20,969 | 6.9 mi |
| 33449 | Lake Worth, FL | 10,817 | 6.5 mi |
| 33445 | Delray Beach, FL | 29,754 | 6.3 mi |
| 33426 | Boynton Beach, FL | 20,082 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33473, 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 (6,265 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 33473 in?
ZIP code 33473 (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 33473?
ZIP code 33473 in Boynton Beach, FL has a population of 6,265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33473?
The median household income in ZIP 33473 is $145,691, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33473?
The median home value in ZIP 33473 is $820,800, which is 195% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33473?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33473 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33473?
ZIP code 33473 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33473?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33473 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (77), Real estate and rental and leasing (24), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33473?
In ZIP code 33473, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.5% 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 33473?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33473 is 30.8 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 33473?
In ZIP code 33473, approximately 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33473?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33473 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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