ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33446

Part of Delray Beach, FL

Pop. 28,431·Palm Beach County·114th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,630/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$698

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 33446 · $2,630

More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,640

1 BR

$1,750

2 BR

$2,070

3 BR

$2,680

4 BR+

$3,110

Research median

$2,070/mo

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

Rent trends

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 33446 is 0.6% below its high of $2,646 in July 2026, at $2,630 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33446 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($80,187) is $2,005 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,750); a 2-bedroom is $2,070.

Rank in Delray Beach

1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Delray Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33436, 7 miles away, rents for 16% less ($2,221/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33446. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,560/yr

At $2,630/mo median

Location

CityDelray Beach

StateFL

CountyPalm Beach County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33446 (Delray Beach, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,431

Median income

$80,187

Median age

67.2

Renters

11.4%

Age distribution

13.3%

14.2%

55.3%

Under 1810.1%

18–347.1%

35–5413.3%

55–6414.2%

65+55.3%

Gender

46%

54%

Male46%

Female54%

Race & ethnicity

84.8%

12.3%

White84.8%

Black3.1%

Hispanic12.3%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

18%

25.9%

52.6%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma18%

Some college25.9%

Bachelor's+52.6%

Housing tenure

88.6%

Owner88.6%

Renter11.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 33446 in Delray Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,439 → $2,630

up 7.8%

Income

$64,217 → $80,187

up 24.9%

Population

26,791 → 28,431

up 6.1%

Renter share

11.5% → 11.4%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

48.4% → 52.6%

+4.2 pts

Median age

68.2 → 67.2

-1.0 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 33446 in Delray Beach, FL has climbed by $191 per month, settling near $2,630 after starting the period at $2,439. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33446 in Delray Beach, FL now reports about $80,187, up from $64,217 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 17.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,791 to 28,431 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.4% to 52.6%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33446 in Delray Beach, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33446 covers Delray Beach, FL. The median rent here is $2,630/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($80,187/yr), ZIP 33446 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33446?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,630/mo in ZIP 33446. The local median household income is $80,187/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33446?

Rent in ZIP 33446 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.6% below its high of $2,646 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 33446 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33446 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #114 of 656 at $2,630/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33446 changed +3.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.