33472 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33472, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33472 is a zip code in Palm Beach County, Florida, which covers Boynton Beach-Delray Beach CCD and Sunshine Parkway, with a total population of 19,422 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33472 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33472.

The estimated population of people living in 33472 is 19,422, with a median age of 58.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33472 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,422
 -2.27% -2.79%
2020
19,874
 -0.26% -
2019
19,925
 -0.57% -
2018
20,039
+0.3%
-
2017
19,979
 - -

Population of 33472 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33472 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.3%
77.4%
 -15.63%
Black/African American
9%
7.9%
 +13.92%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
18.3%
10.4%
 +75.96%
Asian
5.1%
2.4%
 +112.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.5%
 +53.33%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33472 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33472 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33472 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33472 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.1 +3.57% 54.8 +1.11% 60.5 +3.24%
2020 56.1 +2.75% 54.2 +3.24% 58.6 +4.09%
2019 54.6 +0.55% 52.5 -1.69% 56.3 +2.18%
2018 54.3 -0.37% 53.4 -0.93% 55.1 -0.9%
2017 54.5 - 53.9 - 55.6 -

The median age of the 33472 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33472 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 628 -10.16% 853 +8.97% 540 905
10 to 19 1,298 -39.36% 704 -1.49% 807 635
20 to 29 643 -1.28% 584 +19.01% 611 702
30 to 39 790 +54.19% 1,172 -21.11% 1,191 928
40 to 49 1,062 -12.21% 1,014 -34.44% 920 673
50 to 59 1,448 -18.45% 1,422 -18.07% 1,166 1,169
60 to 69 1,069 +3.18% 1,510 +7.92% 1,096 1,622
70+ 2,668 +10.37% 3,114 +12.64% 2,948 3,509

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33472 zip code is $78,828.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33472.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $118,323.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,667.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33472 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33472, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33472 is currently $110,899.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.60% of households in 33472 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33472 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33472 is $47,650.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33472 by the total population of 33472.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33472 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33472 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33472 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33472 zip over the age of 16 is 17,102.

Of those people, a total of 45.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33472 is 43.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33472 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 567 51.70% 18.10%
20 to 24 years 788 79.80% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 525 80.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,307 96.60% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 1,658 72.00% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 2,014 94.00% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,068 68.80% 7.10%
60 to 64 years 1,248 52.10% 9.20%
65 to 74 years 3,710 15.30% 0.90%
75 years and over 4,217 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33472. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,557 41.40% 5.00%
Black or African American 1,479 63.10% 0.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 824 49.90% 12.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 163 64.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,048 73.10% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,897 58.90% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,685 39.80% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33472 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33472 is 7,477, with median earnings of $48,988.00.

Women in 33472 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,477 $48,988.00
Male 4,028 $54,130.00
Female 3,449 $45,058.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33472 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,400 $72,882.00
Business and Financial 383 $73,466.00
Computer and Mathematical 229 $99,013.00
Architecture and Engineering 153 $77,614.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $80,066.00
Legal 177 $38,583.00
Educational and Library 507 $48,237.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 666 $108,125.00
Healthcare Support 53 $39,135.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 344 $63,691.00
Law Enforcement 37 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $9,383.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 164 $11,534.00
Personal Care and Service 342 $35,938.00
Sales 898 $33,881.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,096 $30,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $62,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $36,463.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $70,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33472 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33472.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 967 $61,384.00 433 $74,691.00
Business and Financial 194 $48,810.00 189 $84,196.00
Computer and Mathematical 199 $108,942.00 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 153 $77,614.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 67 $80,296.00
Legal 108 $38,333.00 69 $67,788.00
Educational and Library 153 $47,031.00 354 $48,839.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 182 $145,104.00 484 $108,000.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 43 $38,173.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 329 $63,754.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 302 $8,333.00 80 $29,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $11,676.00 105 $4,886.00
Personal Care and Service 99 $0.00 243 $37,901.00
Sales 443 $47,543.00 455 $26,480.00
Office and Administrative Support 252 $54,659.00 844 $27,065.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $62,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $36,463.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $49,707.00 20 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,020 households in 33472, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,659 families living in the 33472 zip code with an average family size of 2.74 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33472:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,671 453 535 2,361
Average Household Size 2.76 2.88 3.81 1.26
Total Families 4,671 453 535 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2.12 3.27 0

Poverty

Of the 5,659 families living in 33472, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33472:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,871 housing units in 33472.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,020 90.41%
Vacant 851 9.59%

4.76% of the total 8,871 housing units in 33472 are rental units. This is approximately 422 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,558 are occupied by the owner - or 85.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33472 is $1,988.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33472 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    40
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    72
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    123
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    98
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    110
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33472 is $322,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33472 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    276
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    30
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    272
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    574
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,034
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,458
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    813
  • $1,000,000 or more
    101

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33472. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33472 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    60
  • 1960 to 1969
    172
  • 1970 to 1979
    196
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,183
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,121
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,658
  • 2010 to 2013
    430
  • 2014 or later
    51

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33472 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    319
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,655
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,839
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,207

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33472 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33472 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33472.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    17
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    424
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    464
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    813
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    655
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    641
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,630
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    326
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    538
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    708
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    253
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33472 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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