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Pahokee, FL
City in Palm Beach County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33476.
Population
5,609
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,055
ZIP codes
1
Pahokee and its ZIP codes
Pahokee at a glance
- Pahokee is about 2.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,359 a year, 28% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,300 (58% below Florida) and median rent is $1,116 a month.
Local data for Pahokee, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pahokee, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,359
Poverty rate
32.1%
Median home value
$152,300
Median rent
$1,116/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,861), Honduran Americans (319), Haitian Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palm Beach County. PPP loans are for Pahokee.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,085
670,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$126,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.8B
FY 2026, $8,585 per person
How people get to work
Pahokee, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.6%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit11.4%
- Walked9.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pahokee, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,296
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69,154
13.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 57°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pahokee, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.8%
U.S. 11.1% +16.7 pts
ZIP codes in Pahokee
1 in or overlapping Pahokee. Population shown
Cities near Pahokee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Canal PointCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.4 |
| Belle GladeCity | 9.2 mi | 7 |
| South BayCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake HarborCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| ClewistonCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| IndiantownVillage | 19 mi | 14.2 |
| HarlemCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| WestlakeCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| The AcreageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 34 |
| Loxahatchee GrovesTown | 25 mi | 12.5 |
| Buckhead RidgeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Moore HavenCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| WellingtonVillage | 28 mi | 45.1 |
| Royal Palm BeachVillage | 28 mi | 11.4 |
| Jupiter FarmsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 15.1 |
| Taylor CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pahokee, FL in?
- Pahokee is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Pahokee, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pahokee include 33476.
- What is the population of Pahokee, FL?
- About 5,609 people live in Pahokee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pahokee?
- Nearby places include Canal Point (3 mi), Belle Glade (9.2 mi), South Bay (11 mi), Lake Harbor (13 mi), Clewiston (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023