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ZIP 33431

Pop. 24,608·Palm Beach County·55th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$3,102/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$1,170
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 33431 · $3,102
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,280
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,870
3 BR
$3,720
4 BR+
$4,310
Research median
$2,870/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

June. Asking rents in ZIP 33431 usually run 0.8% below trend in June and 0.9% above it in December, about $53 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33431 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33431 changed +8.3% 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 33431 rose 60.4% while median household income rose 32.6% ($81,381 to $107,896). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33431 is 74.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,896) is $2,697 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,420); a 2-bedroom is $2,870.

Rank in Boca Raton

5th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Boca Raton.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33433, 4 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,586/mo), about $6,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33431. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$37,224/yr
At $3,102/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33431 (Boca Raton, FL) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 61.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,608
Median income
$107,896
Median age
29.7
Renters
34.5%
Age distribution
16.1%
38.4%
16.3%
18.5%
Under 1816.1%
18–3438.4%
35–5416.3%
55–6410.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
42.5%
57.5%
Male42.5%
Female57.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
13.1%
14.9%
White66.1%
Black13.1%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian3.3%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
12.6%
21.2%
61.2%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+61.2%
Housing tenure
65.5%
34.5%
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33431 in Boca Raton, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,063 → $3,102
up 50.4%
Income
$93,636 → $107,896
up 15.2%
Population
21,554 → 24,608
up 14.2%
Renter share
28.4% → 34.5%
+6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
56.5% → 61.2%
+4.7 pts
Median age
39.5 → 29.7
-9.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 33431 in Boca Raton, FL stood at $2,063 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,102, reflecting a 50.4% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $93,636 to $107,896 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 14.2% since 2021, moving from about 21,554 residents to roughly 24,608. Renters now make up 34.5% of households, compared with 28.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 61.2% of adults here, versus 56.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 33431 in Boca Raton, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33431 covers Boca Raton, FL. The median rent here is $3,102/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,870/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($107,896/yr), ZIP 33431 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33431?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (about $60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,102/mo in ZIP 33431. The local median household income is $107,896/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33431?

Rent in ZIP 33431 has risen 8.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 33431?

Asking rents in ZIP 33431 are usually lowest in June, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in December, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $53 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33431?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33431 rose 60.4% while median household income rose 32.6%, from $81,381 to $107,896. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33431 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33431 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #55 of 656 at $3,102/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33431 changed +8.3%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 33431 compare to the rest of Boca Raton?

At $3,102/mo, ZIP 33431 is $135 above the Boca Raton citywide median of $2,967/mo. It is the 5th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Boca Raton.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,102/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 33431's median household income ($107,896/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33431 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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