Opa Locka, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33055
Miami-Dade County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,194
- 2,777/sq mi High-density area
- $62,286
- Median income Near-median income area
- $369,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Opa Locka pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,777
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33055 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 33055 (Opa Locka, FL) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 486.0 in 2023 to 545.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Opa Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 43,194 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 2,777 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33055 reports a modest median household income of $62,286 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,973. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $369,600 (1% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,793; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miami-Dade County, so 33055 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 33055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Opa Locka, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33055.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
39 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 33055, 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
43,194
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
2,777
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33055?
44.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
56.4%
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?
$62,286
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$26,973
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33055 ranks nationally
Opa Locka, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,286 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
12,216housing units
12,216
Total Housing Units
11,703
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,793
Median Rent
1974
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
546
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+446%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33055 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +446% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 316 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 360 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 419 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 486 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 546 |
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 462 business establishments in ZIP 33055, employing approximately 2,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,200,000.
462
Businesses
2,982
Employees
$126.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 82 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 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 33055 vs 33056 →
ZIP 33055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33023
Hollywood (33023)
63,576 residents
- 33015
Hialeah (33015)
63,544 residents
- 33025
Hollywood (33025)
59,039 residents
- 33027
Hollywood (33027)
57,663 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33055 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33026
Hollywood (33026)
$89,306 median income
- 33015
Hialeah (33015)
$77,339 median income
- 33014
Hialeah (33014)
$77,338 median income
- 33027
Hollywood (33027)
$76,561 median income
- 33023
Hollywood (33023)
$74,709 median income
- 33025
Hollywood (33025)
$68,743 median income
- 33056
Miami Gardens (33056)
$68,583 median income
- 33169
Miami (33169)
$62,562 median income
- 33055
Opa Locka (33055)
$62,286 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33055 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33056 | Miami Gardens, FL | 35,059 | 2.0 mi |
| 33025 | Hollywood, FL | 59,039 | 2.7 mi |
| 33015 | Hialeah, FL | 63,544 | 2.5 mi |
| 33054 | Opa Locka, FL | 29,061 | 3.1 mi |
| 33169 | Miami, FL | 39,353 | 4.0 mi |
| 33014 | Hialeah, FL | 40,654 | 3.4 mi |
| 33013 | Hialeah, FL | 33,852 | 6.0 mi |
| 33026 | Hollywood, FL | 28,498 | 5.5 mi |
| 33027 | Hollywood, FL | 57,663 | 4.7 mi |
| 33023 | Hollywood, FL | 63,576 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33055, 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 (43,194 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 33055 in?
ZIP code 33055 (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 33055?
ZIP code 33055 in Opa Locka, FL has a population of 43,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33055?
The median household income in ZIP 33055 is $62,286, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33055?
The median home value in ZIP 33055 is $369,600, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33055 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33055?
ZIP code 33055 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 2,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33055 are: Construction (82), Health care and social assistance (70), Retail trade (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33055 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 446%. 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 33055?
In ZIP code 33055, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 33055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33055 is 31.6 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 33055?
In ZIP code 33055, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33055 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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