33493 ZIP Code — South Bay, FL

Palm Beach County, Florida

ZIP code 33493 is located in South Bay, Florida, within Palm Beach County. It covers approximately 244.23 square miles and serves a population of 5,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 561.

About ZIP code 33493

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $48,080. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33493 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.

5,035

population

244.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33493 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33493

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33493. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33430 Belle Glade (8.2 mi) 33440 Clewiston (12.3 mi) 33476 Pahokee (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,035
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	244.23 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	26.6403
Longitude	-80.7930
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	60.9%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	10.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,035

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$48,080

Median household income

$9,015

Per capita income

$117,300

Median home value

$1,058

Median monthly rent

58.7%

Home ownership

31.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

525

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

140

5–9

190

10–14

100

15–19

126

20–24

627

25–34

206

956

35–44

315

585

45–54

192

327

55–59

107

223

60–64

267

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	703	14.0%
18 and over	4,332	86.0%
65 and over	516	10.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 47.8%

White 22.1%

Two or more races 14.3%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,760	47.8%
White	1,275	22.1%
Two or more races	825	14.3%
Hispanic or Latino	744	12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	81	1.4%
Other race	52	0.9%
Asian	42	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	39.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	29.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	21.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	10.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 23.1%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	23.1%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$48,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 36.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,300
Median rent / month	$1,058
Owner occupied	58.7%
Renter occupied	41.3%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	58.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	31.0%
1960–1969	23.1%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	92.5%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	289	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	63	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	142	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	239	32.6%
Households with children under 18	327	44.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	33.8%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	37.0%
Married	21.7%	36.9%
Separated	3.6%	9.8%
Widowed	2.0%	7.2%
Divorced	15.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.7%

Some HS, no diploma 25.6%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	3.4%
Kindergarten	25	1.8%
Elementary school	439	31.9%
High school	571	41.5%
College / grad school	293	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Retail trade 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Professional & management 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	8.3%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 31.8%

Under 18 years 42.8%

18 and over 26.9%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 50.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.0%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	41.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.7%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	32.7%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	43.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	34.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.8%
Teeth loss	40.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.9%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,866	96.6%
Spanish	666	13.7%
Other Indo-European	533	11.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	124	2.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,949	78.4%
Born in same state	3,862	76.7%
Born in different state	2,606	51.8%
Foreign born	87	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,086	21.6%
Not a US citizen	340	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	425	8.4%
Italian	217	4.3%
French	51	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	0.6%
Polish	9	0.2%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	14.6%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33493

What city is ZIP code 33493 in?

ZIP code 33493 is primarily assigned to South Bay, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33493 in?

ZIP code 33493 falls within Palm Beach County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33493?

32% of residents in ZIP code 33493 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33493?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 33493 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 33493 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33493?

The median home value in ZIP code 33493 is $117,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 33493 in?

ZIP code 33493 observes the EST timezone.