City

South Bay, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Palm Beach County  ·  Florida

👥5,070Population
💰$52,404Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$121,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 72.5% Female 27.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.2%Hispanic: 21.4%Black: 62.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White11.2%
Hispanic21.4%
Black62.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
44%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma84 (3.2%)
HS Graduate958 (36%)
Some College764 (28.7%)
Associates341 (12.8%)
Bachelors187 (7%)
Graduate Degree326 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 28.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College28.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.6%Renter: 38.4%Tenure
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,404 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$121,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units907
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
52%
About South Bay, FL

South Bay is a city in Florida, located in Palm Beach County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, South Bay is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,404 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South Bay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Bay is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (62.94%).

South Bay, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in South Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33493 5,070 $52,404 $121,100 $1,067 8.0% 19.3% 61.6%