Hialeah, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33012
Miami-Dade County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 72,248
- 4,761/sq mi High-density area
- $51,450
- Median income Below-median income area
- $395,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hialeah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,761
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33012 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33012 (Hialeah, FL) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 380.7 in 2023 to 425.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 72,248 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 4,761 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33012 reports a modest median household income of $51,450 (33% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,523. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $395,200 (5% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,665; 48.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miami-Dade County, so 33012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hialeah, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33012.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
369 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
346 establishments
- Construction
Construction
175 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
165 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33012, Hialeah, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
72,248
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
4,761
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33012?
47.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
76.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,450
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$25,523
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33012 ranks nationally
Hialeah, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,450 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
25,874housing units
25,874
Total Housing Units
25,386
Occupied Units
488
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,200
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,665
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33012 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 263 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 291 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 340 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 381 |
| 2024 | +11.9% | 426 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,902 business establishments in ZIP 33012, employing approximately 17,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $667,713,000.
1,902
Businesses
17,012
Employees
$667.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 369 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 346 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 175 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 165 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 161 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 129 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 110 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 74 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.3% |
| Information | 21 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 33012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33012
Hialeah (33012)
72,248 residents
- 33147
Miami (33147)
46,933 residents
- 33126
Miami (33126)
46,867 residents
- 33010
Hialeah (33010)
46,187 residents
- 33016
Hialeah (33016)
45,342 residents
- 33014
Hialeah (33014)
40,654 residents
- 33013
Hialeah (33013)
33,852 residents
- 33054
Opa Locka (33054)
29,061 residents
- 33166 23,038
Miami (33166)
23,038 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33012 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33122
Miami (33122)
$99,583 median income
- 33166
Miami (33166)
$81,581 median income
- 33014
Hialeah (33014)
$77,338 median income
- 33167
Miami (33167)
$62,846 median income
- 33013
Hialeah (33013)
$60,658 median income
- 33016
Hialeah (33016)
$58,479 median income
- 33126
Miami (33126)
$58,210 median income
- 33012
Hialeah (33012)
$51,450 median income
- 33147
Miami (33147)
$50,704 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33012 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33013 | Hialeah, FL | 33,852 | 2.0 mi |
| 33014 | Hialeah, FL | 40,654 | 2.7 mi |
| 33166 | Miami, FL | 23,038 | 2.7 mi |
| 33010 | Hialeah, FL | 46,187 | 2.7 mi |
| 33016 | Hialeah, FL | 45,342 | 2.7 mi |
| 33122 | Miami, FL | 1 | 4.7 mi |
| 33147 | Miami, FL | 46,933 | 4.1 mi |
| 33167 | Miami, FL | 18,846 | 4.3 mi |
| 33054 | Opa Locka, FL | 29,061 | 4.0 mi |
| 33126 | Miami, FL | 46,867 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33012, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (72,248 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33012 in?
ZIP code 33012 (Hialeah) is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Miami-Dade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miami-dade-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33012?
ZIP code 33012 in Hialeah, FL has a population of 72,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33012?
The median household income in ZIP 33012 is $51,450, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33012?
The median home value in ZIP 33012 is $395,200, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33012 is Two or More Ethnicities at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33012?
ZIP code 33012 has 1,902 business establishments employing approximately 17,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33012 are: Health care and social assistance (369), Retail trade (346), Construction (175). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33012 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33012?
In ZIP code 33012, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33012 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33012?
In ZIP code 33012, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33012 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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