City

Belle Glade, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Palm Beach County  ·  Florida

👥19,773Population
💰$48,690Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$142,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 147% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.6%Hispanic: 30.9%Black: 53%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White11.6%
Hispanic30.9%
Black53.0%
Asian1.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty26.8% ▲ 168% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 147% above avg
No HS Diploma1,096 (10.4%)
HS Graduate4,192 (39.7%)
Some College1,596 (15.1%)
Associates916 (8.7%)
Bachelors1,159 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,613 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 10.4%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS10.4%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College15.1%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.8%Renter: 64.2%Tenure
Owner35.8%
Renter64.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,690 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$142,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units7,158
Vacant Units929

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Belle Glade, FL

Belle Glade is a city in Florida, located in Palm Beach County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,773 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Belle Glade is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,690 is below the national average. Approximately 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Belle Glade is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. At 35.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Belle Glade is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.98%).

Belle Glade, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Belle Glade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33430 19,773 $48,690 $142,200 $860 12.1% 26.2% 35.8%