Opa Locka, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33054

Miami-Dade County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,061
1,280/sq mi
$45,710
Median income
$335,800
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Opa Locka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,280
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.7 square miles in Opa Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida. The area is home to 29,061 residents, producing a population density of 1,280 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33054 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33054 sits at $45,710 (41% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $19,799. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $335,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,474 per month, and 48.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Miami-Dade County, so you can benchmark 33054 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33054.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33054, Opa Locka, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,061

Population

22.7

Area (sq mi)

1,280

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33054?

36.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

40.8%

Foreign-Born

White 12.4%
African American 46.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%

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?

$45,710

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$19,799

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33054 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,710 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,002

Total Housing Units

9,474

Occupied Units

528

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$335,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,474

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

564

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+464%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33054 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +464% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 326
2021 +12.1% 365
2022 +22.4% 447
2023 +16.5% 521
2024 +8.2% 564

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 771 business establishments in ZIP 33054, employing approximately 14,193 people with a combined annual payroll of $696,884,000.

771

Businesses

14,193

Employees

$696.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 140 18.2%
Wholesale trade 115 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 93 12.1%
Manufacturing 81 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 76 9.9%
Construction 72 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 32 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 31 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 3.2%
Educational services 15 1.9%
Finance and insurance 12 1.6%
Information 5 0.7%

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 33054 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 33054 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 33054 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 33054 ranks #null 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
33167 Miami, FL 18,846 2.0 mi
33014 Hialeah, FL 40,654 2.8 mi
33056 Miami Gardens, FL 35,059 3.0 mi
33013 Hialeah, FL 33,852 3.2 mi
33055 Opa Locka, FL 43,194 3.1 mi
33168 Miami, FL 25,792 3.2 mi
33147 Miami, FL 46,933 4.0 mi
33169 Miami, FL 39,353 3.7 mi
33012 Hialeah, FL 72,248 4.0 mi
33016 Hialeah, FL 45,342 4.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33054 in?
ZIP code 33054 (Opa Locka) 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 33054?
ZIP code 33054 in Opa Locka, FL has a population of 29,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33054?
The median household income in ZIP 33054 is $45,710, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33054?
The median home value in ZIP 33054 is $335,800, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33054 is African American at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33054?
ZIP code 33054 has 771 business establishments employing approximately 14,193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33054 are: Retail trade (140), Wholesale trade (115), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33054 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 464%. 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 33054?
In ZIP code 33054, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 33054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33054 is 30.7 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 33054?
In ZIP code 33054, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33054 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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