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
$105,540
Median income
$664,100
Median home value
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 33486 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.0 square miles in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 21,720 residents, producing a population density of 1,553 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 33486 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33486 sits at $105,540 (37% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $65,068. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $664,100 (77% above the state average) with median rent at $2,318 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33486 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Palm Beach County, so you can benchmark 33486 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 33486

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33486.

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 33486, Boca Raton, 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

21,720

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

1,553

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33486?

43.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

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

$65,068

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33486 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,540 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,757

Total Housing Units

9,011

Occupied Units

746

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$664,100

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$2,318

Median Rent

1977

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

+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

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ZIP 33486 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 33486 ranks #6 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 33486 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 33486 ranks #4 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
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

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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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