South Bay, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33493
Palm Beach County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,926
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Bay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33493 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33493 covers 161.0 square miles in South Bay, Palm Beach County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,926 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33493 reports a modest median household income of $53,083 (31% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $12,511. The poverty rate is 31.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,000 (63% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,085; owner occupancy is 60.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Florida and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 33493.
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 33493
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bay, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33493.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 33493, South Bay, 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
4,926
Population
161.0
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33493?
37.9
Median Age
70.4%
Male
29.6%
Female
19.1%
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?
$53,083
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$12,511
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 33493 ranks among Florida ZIPs
South Bay, 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)
$53,083 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
964housing units
964
Total Housing Units
881
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
3.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,000
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,085
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 33493, employing approximately 1,445 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,321,000.
45
Businesses
1,445
Employees
$84.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33493, 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 (4,926 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 33493 in?
ZIP code 33493 (South Bay) 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 33493?
ZIP code 33493 in South Bay, FL has a population of 4,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33493?
The median household income in ZIP 33493 is $53,083, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33493?
The median home value in ZIP 33493 is $137,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33493?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33493 is African American at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33493?
ZIP code 33493 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 1,445 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33493?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33493 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33493?
In ZIP code 33493, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33493?
In ZIP code 33493, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33493?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33493 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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