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 High-density area
- $39,608
- Median income Below-median income area
- $349,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33142 (Miami, FL) rose +25.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 503.3 in 2023 to 629.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,313. The poverty rate is 25.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $349,000 (7% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,366; 29.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miami-Dade County, so 33142 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 33142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33142.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
336 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
300 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
173 establishments
- Construction
Construction
150 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 117
Real estate and rental and leasing
117 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 33142?
39.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
50.7%
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?
$39,608
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,693housing units
22,693
Total Housing Units
20,613
Occupied Units
2,080
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,000
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 33125
Miami (33125)
52,677 residents
- 33142
Miami (33142)
52,606 residents
- 33147
Miami (33147)
46,933 residents
- 33010
Hialeah (33010)
46,187 residents
- 33135
Miami (33135)
36,066 residents
- 33145
Miami (33145)
29,758 residents
- 33127
Miami (33127)
28,909 residents
- 33150
Miami (33150)
27,811 residents
- 33137 19,410
Miami (33137)
19,410 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33142 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33142 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33137
Miami (33137)
$94,036 median income
- 33145
Miami (33145)
$73,995 median income
- 33147
Miami (33147)
$50,704 median income
- 33010
Hialeah (33010)
$46,553 median income
- 33125
Miami (33125)
$44,979 median income
- 33136
Miami (33136)
$44,843 median income
- 33128
Miami (33128)
$42,722 median income
- 33127
Miami (33127)
$41,230 median income
- 33150
Miami (33150)
$40,873 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33142, 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 (52,606 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 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.
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