33473 ZIP Code — Boynton Beach, FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

ZIP code 33473 is located in Boynton Beach, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 7.12 square miles and serves a population of 11,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.

About ZIP code 33473

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $662,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($157,646) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 33473 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,107

population

7.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boynton Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33472 Boynton Beach (1.7 mi) 33437 Boynton Beach (3.4 mi) 33446 Delray Beach (3.9 mi) 33484 Delray Beach (5.7 mi) 33436 Boynton Beach (5.8 mi) 33467 Lake Worth (6.2 mi) 33449 Lake Worth (6.5 mi) 33445 Delray Beach (7.2 mi) 33496 Boca Raton (7.3 mi) 33463 Lake Worth (7.5 mi) 33426 Boynton Beach (7.7 mi) 33498 Boca Raton (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,107
Population density	1,560 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	7.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	26.5090
Longitude	-80.2023
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	561

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	23.5%	10.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,107

Population

1,560

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$157,646

Median household income

$71,956

Per capita income

$662,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.8%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

4,623

Housing units

63.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

443

Under 5

415

297

5–9

278

286

10–14

268

343

15–19

320

20–24

344

25–34

321

653

35–44

610

985

45–54

922

176

55–59

165

308

60–64

289

955

65–74

894

699

75–84

654

173

85+

161

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,407	21.7%
18 and over	8,700	78.3%
65 and over	3,536	31.8%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Asian 3.6%

Black or African American 2.7%

Other race 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	9,568	82.8%
Two or more races	524	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	453	3.9%
Asian	420	3.6%
Black or African American	310	2.7%
Other race	285	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	23.5%	10.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 2.8%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 38.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	2.8%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	38.6%
Median income	$157,646

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 82.2%

$1M+ 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$662,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.8%
Renter occupied	2.2%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	68.6%
2000–2009	27.7%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	24.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	65.4%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	95.0%
Fuel oil	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,006	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	115	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	240	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	799	19.2%
Households with children under 18	1,339	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,179	52.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	13.6%
Married	72.3%	70.0%
Separated	0.5%	1.5%
Widowed	3.2%	11.7%
Divorced	3.9%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 11.1%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 37.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	63.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	181	9.7%
Kindergarten	65	3.5%
Elementary school	747	40.0%
High school	667	35.7%
College / grad school	208	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Professional & management 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Retail trade 7.4%

Information 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Construction 6.3%

Public administration 6.2%

Other services 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.5%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	2.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.6%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	30.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.7%
High blood pressure	21.0%
High cholesterol	24.1%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	2.8%
Stroke	1.4%
Asthma	7.4%
Arthritis	12.5%
Kidney disease	1.6%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	6.7%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	575	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,249	92.3%
Spanish	55	0.5%
Other Indo-European	55	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,124	91.1%
Born in same state	9,929	89.4%
Born in different state	3,377	30.4%
Foreign born	195	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	983	8.9%
Not a US citizen	942	95.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	983	8.9%
Arab	822	7.4%
French	511	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	233	2.1%
Dutch	54	0.5%
Norwegian	39	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33473

What city is ZIP code 33473 in?

ZIP code 33473 is primarily assigned to Boynton Beach, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33473 in?

ZIP code 33473 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 33473 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 33473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33473 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 33473 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33473?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 33473 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 33473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 33473 in?

ZIP code 33473 observes the EST timezone.