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 High-density area
- $62,151
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delray Beach pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33484 (Delray Beach, FL) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 395.3 in 2023 to 410.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33484 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 23,443 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,475 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33484 reports a modest median household income of $62,151 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,496. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $237,400 (37% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $2,087; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33484 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 33484
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delray Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33484.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
194 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 77
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Retail trade 54
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 44
Real estate and rental and leasing
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 44
Other services (except public administration)
44 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 33484, 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
23,443
Population
15.9
Area (sq mi)
1,475
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33484?
67.1
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
23.1%
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?
$62,151
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$52,496
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33484 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)
$62,151 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
18,759housing units
18,759
Total Housing Units
14,041
Occupied Units
4,718
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,087
Median Rent
1984
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33484 vs 33445 →
ZIP 33484 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 33444
Delray Beach (33444)
20,221 residents
- 33431
Boca Raton (33431)
18,290 residents
- 33487 16,421
Boca Raton (33487)
16,421 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33484 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33484 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33473
Boynton Beach (33473)
$145,691 median income
- 33483
Delray Beach (33483)
$116,115 median income
- 33496
Boca Raton (33496)
$114,885 median income
- 33431
Boca Raton (33431)
$107,896 median income
- 33487
Boca Raton (33487)
$96,066 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 33484 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33484, 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 (23,443 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 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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