33438 ZIP Code — Canal Point, FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

ZIP code 33438 is located in Canal Point, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 39.34 square miles and serves a population of 609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.

About ZIP code 33438

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $70,577. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a significant foreign-born population at 36%; and Spanish spoken in 32% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 33438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a diverse immigrant population, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

609

population

39.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canal Point	Acceptable
Canal Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33476 Pahokee (7.3 mi) 34956 Indiantown (11.4 mi) 33470 Loxahatchee (17 mi) 33430 Belle Glade (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	609
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	39.34 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	26.9187
Longitude	-80.6570
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	9.2%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	42.5%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

609

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$70,577

Median household income

$23,890

Per capita income

$87,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

23.7%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	17.4%
18 and over	503	82.6%
65 and over	129	21.2%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Two or more races 11.6%

Black or African American 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	476	69.1%
Hispanic or Latino	80	11.6%
Two or more races	80	11.6%
Black or African American	53	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.2%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	42.5%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$100k–$150k	30.1%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
Median income	$70,577

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 61.2%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 32.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	29.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	74.5%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	55.6%
3 or more	4.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.7%
No fuel used	16.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	21	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	58	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	7	3.6%
Households with children under 18	56	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	42.3%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	35.3%
Married	54.8%	57.0%
Separated	18.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	51.4%
High school	27	24.8%
College / grad school	26	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.3%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Retail trade 7.5%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	35.7%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	7.5%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 39.6%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	10.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.7%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	41.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	32.6%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	35.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	32.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.2%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	96.2%
Spanish	187	31.9%
Other Indo-European	187	31.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	465	76.4%
Born in same state	247	40.6%
Born in different state	113	18.6%
Foreign born	218	35.8%
Naturalized citizen	144	23.6%
Not a US citizen	58	40.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	131	21.5%
French	47	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	73.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33438

What city is ZIP code 33438 in?

ZIP code 33438 is primarily assigned to Canal Point, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33438 in?

ZIP code 33438 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.

What share of ZIP code 33438 residents are foreign-born?

36% of residents in ZIP code 33438 are foreign-born, well above the national average of ~14%.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 33438?

Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 33438 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 33438 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 33438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33438?

The median home value in ZIP code 33438 is $87,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 33438 in?

ZIP code 33438 observes the EST timezone.