Boca Raton, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33486
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,720
- 1,553/sq mi High-density area
- $105,540
- Median income Above-median income area
- $664,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boca Raton pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,553
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33486 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 33486 (Boca Raton, FL) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 396.0 in 2023 to 411.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33486 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, with 21,720 residents across 14.0 square miles, a density of 1,553 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33486 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,540 (37% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,068. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $664,100 (77% above the average Florida ZIP), while 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,318.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Palm Beach County, so 33486 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 33486
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boca Raton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33486.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
209 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
192 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 81
Real estate and rental and leasing
81 establishments
- Construction 72
Construction
72 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
66 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 33486, Boca Raton, 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
21,720
Population
14.0
Area (sq mi)
1,553
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33486?
43.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
21.5%
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?
$105,540
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$65,068
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33486 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Boca Raton, 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)
$105,540 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
9,757housing units
9,757
Total Housing Units
9,011
Occupied Units
746
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$664,100
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$2,318
Median Rent
1977
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
412
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+312%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33486 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +312% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 253 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 290 |
| 2022 | +25.7% | 364 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 396 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 412 |
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 918 business establishments in ZIP 33486, employing approximately 9,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $897,453,000.
918
Businesses
9,818
Employees
$897.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 209 | 22.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 192 | 20.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 72 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 4.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 3.4% |
| Information | 19 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 33486 vs 33432 →
ZIP 33486 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33064
Pompano Beach (33064)
52,969 residents
- 33433
Boca Raton (33433)
41,722 residents
- 33428
Boca Raton (33428)
38,548 residents
- 33442
Deerfield Beach (33442)
28,075 residents
- 33441
Deerfield Beach (33441)
26,838 residents
- 33486
Boca Raton (33486)
21,720 residents
- 33496 20,969
Boca Raton (33496)
20,969 residents
- 33434 19,260
Boca Raton (33434)
19,260 residents
- 33432 18,715
Boca Raton (33432)
18,715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33486 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33486 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33496
Boca Raton (33496)
$114,885 median income
- 33431
Boca Raton (33431)
$107,896 median income
- 33432
Boca Raton (33432)
$107,045 median income
- 33486
Boca Raton (33486)
$105,540 median income
- 33487
Boca Raton (33487)
$96,066 median income
- 33428
Boca Raton (33428)
$88,543 median income
- 33433
Boca Raton (33433)
$84,091 median income
- 33434
Boca Raton (33434)
$77,269 median income
- 33064
Pompano Beach (33064)
$71,301 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33486 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33432 | Boca Raton, FL | 18,715 | 1.9 mi |
| 33431 | Boca Raton, FL | 18,290 | 2.4 mi |
| 33433 | Boca Raton, FL | 41,722 | 2.8 mi |
| 33441 | Deerfield Beach, FL | 26,838 | 2.7 mi |
| 33442 | Deerfield Beach, FL | 28,075 | 3.2 mi |
| 33064 | Pompano Beach, FL | 52,969 | 4.7 mi |
| 33487 | Boca Raton, FL | 16,421 | 4.6 mi |
| 33434 | Boca Raton, FL | 19,260 | 4.1 mi |
| 33428 | Boca Raton, FL | 38,548 | 6.3 mi |
| 33496 | Boca Raton, FL | 20,969 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33486, 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 (21,720 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 33486 in?
ZIP code 33486 (Boca Raton) 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 33486?
ZIP code 33486 in Boca Raton, FL has a population of 21,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33486?
The median household income in ZIP 33486 is $105,540, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33486?
The median home value in ZIP 33486 is $664,100, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33486?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33486 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33486?
ZIP code 33486 has 918 business establishments employing approximately 9,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33486?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33486 are: Health care and social assistance (209), Professional, scientific, and technical services (192), Real estate and rental and leasing (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33486?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33486 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 312%. 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 33486?
In ZIP code 33486, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 33486?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33486 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33486?
In ZIP code 33486, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33486?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33486 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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