33476 ZIP Code — Pahokee, FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

ZIP code 33476 is located in Pahokee, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 22.19 square miles and serves a population of 6,999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.

About ZIP code 33476

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $25,521. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33476 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,999

population

22.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33476 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33476

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33476. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pahokee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33438 Canal Point (7.3 mi) 33430 Belle Glade (10.5 mi) 33470 Loxahatchee (12.5 mi) 33493 South Bay (15.7 mi) 34956 Indiantown (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,999
Population density	315 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	22.19 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	26.8155
Longitude	-80.6299
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	561

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.9%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	10.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,999

Population

315

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$25,521

Median household income

$14,897

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

38.7%

Home ownership

38.4%

Poverty rate

26.2%

Unemployment

1,102

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

380

Under 5

402

104

5–9

110

290

10–14

306

265

15–19

280

295

20–24

312

410

25–34

433

475

35–44

501

363

45–54

384

100

55–59

106

249

60–64

263

245

65–74

259

146

75–84

154

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,973	28.2%
18 and over	5,026	71.8%
65 and over	971	13.9%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.2%

Hispanic or Latino 17%

White 14.1%

Two or more races 12.8%

Other race 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,154	49.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,438	17%
White	1,189	14.1%
Two or more races	1,076	12.8%
Other race	466	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	114	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.9%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	10.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 16.2%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	16.2%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$25,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	38.7%
Renter occupied	61.3%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	36.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	25.5%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.8%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	19.8%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
No fuel used	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	689	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	332	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,011	48.9%
Households with children under 18	732	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	669	32.3%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	50.3%
Married	32.5%	30.6%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%
Widowed	3.8%	9.8%
Divorced	12.5%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	212	11.4%
Kindergarten	26	1.4%
Elementary school	738	39.5%
High school	571	30.6%
College / grad school	320	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Professional & management 14.7%

Public administration 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 11.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Other services 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Construction 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	34.7%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	5.2%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 38.4%

Under 18 years 47.1%

18 and over 34.7%

Married-couple families 29.8%

Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	19.3%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	42.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	34.1%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	38.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	38.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	36.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.2%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,217	88.8%
Spanish	819	13.2%
Other Indo-European	745	12.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	56	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,956	85.1%
Born in same state	5,934	84.8%
Born in different state	4,661	66.6%
Foreign born	22	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,043	14.9%
Not a US citizen	736	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,726	24.7%
French	32	0.5%
Italian	14	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	84.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33476

What city is ZIP code 33476 in?

ZIP code 33476 is primarily assigned to Pahokee, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33476 in?

ZIP code 33476 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33476?

38% of residents in ZIP code 33476 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 33476 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 33476 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33476?

The median household income in ZIP code 33476 is $25,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33476?

The median home value in ZIP code 33476 is $115,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 33476 in?

ZIP code 33476 observes the EST timezone.