ZIP Code 33442: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL

Total population: 31,296 Household income: $53,254 Rent: $1,984

Overview

Total population

31,296

Rent

$1,984

Year built

1979

Household income

$53,254

Per capita income

$41,608

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.0 persons

Rent over 30% of income

69.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Florida

County

Broward County

City

Deerfield Beach

Total population

31,296

Adults over 25

25,211

Total households

15,224

Household size

2.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$53,254

Per capita income

$41,608

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

69.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,984

Year built

1979

Households that rent

30.3%

Households that own

69.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

56%

Black

12.1%

Asian

1.5%

Two or more races

22.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

24.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

75.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,403 (85.9%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

1,875 (14.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

30.8%

High school graduate or GED

25.4%

Some college or associate degree

9.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 33442 with: Broward County, FL Deerfield Beach, FL Miami metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 33442

Total population31,296

Rent$1,984

Year built1979

Household income$53,254

Per capita income$41,608

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Broward County, FL

Total population1,977,129

Rent$1,907

Year built1980

Household income$77,633

Per capita income$43,052

Poverty rate12.2%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Deerfield Beach, FL

Total population88,093

Rent$1,774

Year built1978

Household income$59,730

Per capita income$35,683

Poverty rate15.1%

Unemployment rate2.8%

Miami Metro Area, FL

Total population6,249,291

Rent$1,869

Year built1982

Household income$76,527

Per capita income$43,766

Poverty rate13.1%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077

Rent$1,669

Year built1988

Household income$74,568

Per capita income$42,609

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP33442	CountyBroward, FL	CityDeerfield Beach, FL	Metro AreaMiami metro area, FL	StateFlorida	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,296	1,977,129	88,093	6,249,291	22,416,077	334,922,499
Rent	$1,984	$1,907	$1,774	$1,869	$1,669	$1,413
Year built	1979	1980	1978	1982	1988	1980
Household income	$53,254	$77,633	$59,730	$76,527	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income	$41,608	$43,052	$35,683	$43,766	$42,609	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.7%	12.2%	15.1%	13.1%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.9%	2.8%	2.9%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 33442

Rent & Income

In 33442, the typical monthly rent is $1,984 and the typical household income is $53,254. Rent here is higher than both Deerfield Beach and Florida, and household income is lower than both Deerfield Beach and Florida. The estimated poverty rate is 12.7%, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach rate and similar to the Florida rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.3% of households. About 69.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 33442 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 33442 — Poverty

How ZIP 33442 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,984	236 / 299	from lower rent	$999 – $3,263
Household income	$53,254	268 / 299	from higher income	$30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate	12.7%	170 / 299	from lower poverty	2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 33442

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 33442 places 236th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. Throughout Florida, numbers span from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 268th out of 299 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 33442 comes 170th out of 299 ZIP Codes. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 33442 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,984 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 33442

Annual Household Income: $53,254

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 33442

Estimated Rate: 12.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 33442

In ZIP Code 33442, households that rent: 4,611 (30.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,611	30.3%
Owner-Occupied	10,613	69.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 33442

In ZIP Code 33442, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,202 (69.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,202	69.4%
Other renter households	1,409	30.6%
Total renter households	4,611	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 33442

Less than High School: 7,767 people (30.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,407 people (25.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,494 people (9.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,543 people (33.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,211

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.