| ZIP Code | 33179 |
|---|---|
| City | Miami |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Area Code | 305/645/786 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 25.95762 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.179998 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12086 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 872 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,609 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 2,313 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 5,202 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,568 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,056 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,526 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $281,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,736/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,249 |
| Vacant Units | 2,240 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,249 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,240 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 33179 is located in Miami, Florida, within Miami-Dade County. With a population of 48,275, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 33179 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,526 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33179 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $281,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,736 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.7%) and renters (43.4%). Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 33179 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 38.6%. Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33179 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 33179 in Miami, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 48,275 residents, a median household income of $61,526, and a median home value of $281,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.