ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33426

Part of Boynton Beach, FL

Pop. 24,255·Palm Beach County·224th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,284/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$352

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ZIP 33426 · $2,284

More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,940

1 BR

$2,060

2 BR

$2,440

3 BR

$3,160

4 BR+

$3,670

Research median

$2,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33426 is 0.5% below its high of $2,296 in August 2026, at $2,284 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33426 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33426 rose 50.1% while median household income rose 21.2% ($61,239 to $74,223). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33426 is 50.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,223) is $1,856 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,940).

Rank in Boynton Beach

2nd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Boynton Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33461, 6 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,956/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33426. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,408/yr

At $2,284/mo median

Location

CityBoynton Beach

StateFL

CountyPalm Beach County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33426 (Boynton Beach, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,255

Median income

$74,223

Median age

Renters

36.7%

Age distribution

12.8%

26%

25.6%

24.1%

Under 1812.8%

18–3426%

35–5425.6%

55–6411.5%

65+24.1%

Gender

44.9%

55.1%

Male44.9%

Female55.1%

Race & ethnicity

54.6%

21.4%

17.8%

White54.6%

Black21.4%

Hispanic17.8%

Asian3.5%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

25.5%

33.3%

32.3%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma25.5%

Some college33.3%

Bachelor's+32.3%

Housing tenure

63.3%

36.7%

Owner63.3%

Renter36.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33426 in Boynton Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,640 → $2,284

up 39.3%

Income

$66,186 → $74,223

up 12.1%

Population

23,591 → 24,255

up 2.8%

Renter share

38.6% → 36.7%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

29.2% → 32.3%

+3.1 pts

Median age

43.9 → 43

-0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 33426 in Boynton Beach, FL has increased from $1,640 to $2,284, a 39.3% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33426 in Boynton Beach, FL now reports about $74,223, up from $66,186 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 23,591 residents to roughly 24,255. Renters now make up 36.7% of households, compared with 38.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.3% of adults here, versus 29.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33426 in Boynton Beach, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33426 covers Boynton Beach, FL. The median rent here is $2,284/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($74,223/yr), ZIP 33426 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33426?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,284/mo in ZIP 33426. The local median household income is $74,223/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33426?

Rent in ZIP 33426 has risen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $2,296 in August 2026.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33426?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33426 rose 50.1% while median household income rose 21.2%, from $61,239 to $74,223. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33426 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33426 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #224 of 656 at $2,284/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33426 changed +1.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.