| ZIP Code | 33430 |
|---|---|
| City | Belle Glade |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Area Code | 561/728 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 26.602653 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.579271 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 26.8% ▲ 168% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.2% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.1% ▲ 147% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,096 (10.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,192 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 1,596 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 916 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,159 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,613 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,690 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 98% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $142,200 ▼ 49% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,158 |
| Vacant Units | 929 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,158 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 929 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 33430 is located in Belle Glade, Florida, within Palm Beach County. With a population of 19,773, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 33430 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,690 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33430 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $142,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $860 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 33430 is majority Black (52.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.8%. Household income has grown by 98% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33430 stands at 12.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 33430 in Belle Glade, FL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,773 residents, a median household income of $48,690, and a median home value of $142,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.