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Miami, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33142

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

52,606
2,870/sq mi
$39,608
Median income
$349,000
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miami pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
2,870
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33142 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33142 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 52,606 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 2,870 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33142 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,608 (49% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $20,313. Local economic indicators show a 25.7% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $349,000 for a typical home value (7% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,366 a month; 29.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33142, plus 6 more within Miami-Dade County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 33142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33142.

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 33142, 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

52,606

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

2,870

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33142?

39.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

50.7%

Foreign-Born

White 12.6%
African American 27.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%

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?

$39,608

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$20,313

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33142 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,608 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

22,693

Total Housing Units

20,613

Occupied Units

2,080

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.2%
Renter 70.8%

$349,000

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,366

Median Rent

1966

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

+25.1%

YoY Change (2024)

629

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+529%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33142 have increased 25.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +529% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 324
2021 +14.0% 369
2022 +20.9% 446
2023 +12.9% 503
2024 +25.1% 629

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 1,618 business establishments in ZIP 33142, employing approximately 19,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $933,985,000.

1,618

Businesses

19,586

Employees

$934.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 336 20.8%
Wholesale trade 300 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 173 10.7%
Construction 150 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 117 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 110 6.8%
Manufacturing 91 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 87 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 3.3%
Health care and social assistance 51 3.1%
Finance and insurance 32 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.2%
Information 15 0.9%
Educational services 10 0.6%
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 33142 vs 33125 →

ZIP 33142 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 33142 ranks #2 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 33142 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 33142 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
33125 Miami, FL 52,677 1.9 mi
33127 Miami, FL 28,909 2.1 mi
33147 Miami, FL 46,933 2.7 mi
33135 Miami, FL 36,066 3.1 mi
33136 Miami, FL 13,791 2.7 mi
33010 Hialeah, FL 46,187 2.9 mi
33145 Miami, FL 29,758 4.1 mi
33137 Miami, FL 19,410 3.8 mi
33128 Miami, FL 7,562 3.3 mi
33150 Miami, FL 27,811 3.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33142 in? ▼
ZIP code 33142 (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 33142? ▼
ZIP code 33142 in Miami, FL has a population of 52,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33142? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33142 is $39,608, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33142? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33142 is $349,000, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33142? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33142 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33142? ▼
ZIP code 33142 has 1,618 business establishments employing approximately 19,586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33142? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33142 are: Retail trade (336), Wholesale trade (300), Other services (except public administration) (173). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33142? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33142 increased by 25.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 529%. 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 33142? ▼
In ZIP code 33142, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 33142? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33142 is 30.8 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 33142? ▼
In ZIP code 33142, approximately 29.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33142? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33142 is 25.7% 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.