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 High-density area
- $45,710
- Median income Below-median income area
- $335,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33054 (Opa Locka, FL) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 520.8 in 2023 to 563.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33054 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Opa Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 29,061 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 1,280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33054 reports a modest median household income of $45,710 (41% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,799. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $335,800 (10% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,474; 48.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miami-Dade County, so 33054 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 33054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Opa Locka, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33054.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
81 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
76 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 33054, Opa Locka, 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
29,061
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
1,280
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33054?
36.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
40.8%
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?
$45,710
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$19,799
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33054 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Opa Locka, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,710 7th percentile higher than 7% of 946 Florida 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
10,002housing units
10,002
Total Housing Units
9,474
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,800
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,474
Median Rent
1961
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33054 vs 33167 →
ZIP 33054 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
- 33016
Hialeah (33016)
45,342 residents
- 33055
Opa Locka (33055)
43,194 residents
- 33014
Hialeah (33014)
40,654 residents
- 33169
Miami (33169)
39,353 residents
- 33056
Miami Gardens (33056)
35,059 residents
- 33013
Hialeah (33013)
33,852 residents
- 33054
Opa Locka (33054)
29,061 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33054 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33014
Hialeah (33014)
$77,338 median income
- 33056
Miami Gardens (33056)
$68,583 median income
- 33168
Miami (33168)
$65,777 median income
- 33167
Miami (33167)
$62,846 median income
- 33169
Miami (33169)
$62,562 median income
- 33055
Opa Locka (33055)
$62,286 median income
- 33013
Hialeah (33013)
$60,658 median income
- 33016
Hialeah (33016)
$58,479 median income
- 33012
Hialeah (33012)
$51,450 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33054, 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 (29,061 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 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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