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Boca Raton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33487

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

16,421
985/sq mi
$96,066
Median income
$632,100
Median home value
60.3%
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 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
985
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33487 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33487 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.7 square miles in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is home to 16,421 residents, producing a population density of 985 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 33487 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33487 sits at $96,066 (25% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $80,560. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $632,100 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $2,603 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33487 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, 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 33487 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 33487

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33487.

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 33487, 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

16,421

Population

16.7

Area (sq mi)

985

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33487?

55.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

20.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$96,066

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$80,560

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33487 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,066 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,788

Total Housing Units

9,935

Occupied Units

3,853

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$632,100

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$2,603

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

+17.4%

YoY Change (2024)

465

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+365%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33487 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +365% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 252
2021 +11.3% 280
2022 +28.7% 361
2023 +9.7% 396
2024 +17.4% 465

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 1,773 business establishments in ZIP 33487, employing approximately 28,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,648,440,000.

1,773

Businesses

28,319

Employees

$2.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 442 24.9%
Wholesale trade 174 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 146 8.2%
Finance and insurance 142 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 141 8.0%
Retail trade 126 7.1%
Construction 121 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 105 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 97 5.5%
Manufacturing 52 2.9%
Information 50 2.8%
Accommodation and food services 48 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 37 2.1%
Educational services 28 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 22 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 33487 vs 33431 →

ZIP 33487 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 33487 ranks #0 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 33487 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 33487 ranks #6 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
33431 Boca Raton, FL 18,290 2.1 mi
33445 Delray Beach, FL 29,754 3.2 mi
33444 Delray Beach, FL 20,221 3.4 mi
33496 Boca Raton, FL 20,969 4.3 mi
33432 Boca Raton, FL 18,715 4.5 mi
33483 Delray Beach, FL 12,093 3.9 mi
33486 Boca Raton, FL 21,720 4.6 mi
33484 Delray Beach, FL 23,443 4.1 mi
33434 Boca Raton, FL 19,260 5.2 mi
33441 Deerfield Beach, FL 26,838 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33487 in? ▼
ZIP code 33487 (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 33487? ▼
ZIP code 33487 in Boca Raton, FL has a population of 16,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33487? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33487 is $96,066, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33487? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33487 is $632,100, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33487? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33487 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33487? ▼
ZIP code 33487 has 1,773 business establishments employing approximately 28,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33487? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33487 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (442), Wholesale trade (174), Real estate and rental and leasing (146). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33487? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33487 increased by 17.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 365%. 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 33487? ▼
In ZIP code 33487, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.3% 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 33487? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33487 is 21.4 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 33487? ▼
In ZIP code 33487, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33487? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33487 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Boca Raton, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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