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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
$51,450
Median income
$395,200
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,523. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $395,200 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,665 a month; 48.8% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Miami-Dade County, letting you compare 33012 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 33012?

47.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

76.4%

Foreign-Born

White 17.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

25,874

Total Housing Units

25,386

Occupied Units

488

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.2%

$395,200

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33012 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.