Delray Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33484

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

23,443
1,475/sq mi
$62,151
Median income
$237,400
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1,475
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33484 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33484 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.9 square miles in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 23,443 residents, producing a population density of 1,475 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 33484 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33484 sits at $62,151 (19% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $52,496. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $237,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $2,087 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33484 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33484 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 33484

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33484.

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 33484, 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

23,443

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

1,475

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33484?

67.1

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

23.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$62,151

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$52,496

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33484 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,151 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,759

Total Housing Units

14,041

Occupied Units

4,718

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$237,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$2,087

Median Rent

1984

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

411

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+311%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33484 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +311% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.5% 254
2021 +11.2% 283
2022 +16.5% 330
2023 +19.9% 395
2024 +3.9% 411

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 613 business establishments in ZIP 33484, employing approximately 5,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,207,000.

613

Businesses

5,719

Employees

$296.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 194 31.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 12.6%
Retail trade 54 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 44 7.2%
Finance and insurance 35 5.7%
Construction 34 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 31 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.5%
Wholesale trade 14 2.3%
Educational services 14 2.3%
Information 11 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%

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 33484 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 33484 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 33484 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 33484 ranks #null 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
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 1.7 mi
33446 Delray Beach, FL 22,088 3.2 mi
33444 Delray Beach, FL 20,221 3.4 mi
33437 Boynton Beach, FL 35,938 4.1 mi
33496 Boca Raton, FL 20,969 3.6 mi
33483 Delray Beach, FL 12,093 4.4 mi
33487 Boca Raton, FL 16,421 4.1 mi
33436 Boynton Beach, FL 41,896 5.1 mi
33431 Boca Raton, FL 18,290 5.4 mi
33473 Boynton Beach, FL 6,265 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33484 in?
ZIP code 33484 (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 33484?
ZIP code 33484 in Delray Beach, FL has a population of 23,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33484?
The median household income in ZIP 33484 is $62,151, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33484?
The median home value in ZIP 33484 is $237,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33484?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33484 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33484?
ZIP code 33484 has 613 business establishments employing approximately 5,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33484?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33484 are: Health care and social assistance (194), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77), Retail trade (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33484?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33484 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 311%. 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 33484?
In ZIP code 33484, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 33484?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33484 is 26.1 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 33484?
In ZIP code 33484, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33484?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33484 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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