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Miami, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33138

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

27,571
2,524/sq mi
$75,051
Median income
$784,700
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miami pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
2,524
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33138 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33138 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 27,571 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 2,524 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33138 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,051 (3% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $52,428. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $784,700 (109% above the state average), median rent at $1,611 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 33138 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Miami-Dade County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 33138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33138.

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 33138, Miami, 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

27,571

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

2,524

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33138?

41.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

44.1%

Foreign-Born

White 31.5%
African American 29.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%

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?

$75,051

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$52,428

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33138 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,051 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,384

Total Housing Units

12,571

Occupied Units

1,813

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.8%
Renter 52.2%

$784,700

Median Home Value

+109% vs state

$1,611

Median Rent

1970

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

635

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+535%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33138 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +535% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 340
2021 +12.8% 383
2022 +27.9% 490
2023 +17.8% 577
2024 +10.0% 635

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 1,291 business establishments in ZIP 33138, employing approximately 8,052 people with a combined annual payroll of $462,762,000.

1,291

Businesses

8,052

Employees

$462.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 314 24.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 139 10.8%
Retail trade 136 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 115 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 113 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 93 7.2%
Wholesale trade 85 6.6%
Construction 62 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 51 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 3.5%
Finance and insurance 39 3.0%
Information 29 2.3%
Manufacturing 23 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.7%
Educational services 20 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 33138 vs 33150 →

ZIP 33138 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 33138 ranks #7 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 33138 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 33138 ranks #3 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
33150 Miami, FL 27,811 1.8 mi
33137 Miami, FL 19,410 2.7 mi
33141 Miami Beach, FL 35,249 2.3 mi
33161 Miami, FL 53,710 2.8 mi
33147 Miami, FL 46,933 3.7 mi
33127 Miami, FL 28,909 3.3 mi
33168 Miami, FL 25,792 3.3 mi
33181 Miami, FL 18,413 3.5 mi
33154 Miami Beach, FL 13,971 3.4 mi
33162 Miami, FL 43,539 5.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33138 in? ▼
ZIP code 33138 (Miami) 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 33138? ▼
ZIP code 33138 in Miami, FL has a population of 27,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33138? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33138 is $75,051, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33138? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33138 is $784,700, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33138? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33138 is White at 31.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33138? ▼
ZIP code 33138 has 1,291 business establishments employing approximately 8,052 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33138? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33138 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (314), Real estate and rental and leasing (139), Retail trade (136). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33138? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33138 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 535%. 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 33138? ▼
In ZIP code 33138, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 33138? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33138 is 26.3 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 33138? ▼
In ZIP code 33138, approximately 47.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33138? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33138 is 11.8% 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.