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ZIP Code 33144

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

26,903
3,347/sq mi
$60,907
Median income
$479,200
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miami pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
3,347
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33144 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.0 square miles in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. The area is home to 26,903 residents, producing a population density of 3,347 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33144 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33144 sits at $60,907 (21% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $31,521. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $479,200 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,816 per month, and 52.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Miami-Dade County, so you can benchmark 33144 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33144.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33144, Miami, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,903

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

3,347

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33144?

46.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

70.9%

Foreign-Born

White 20.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%

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?

$60,907

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,521

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33144 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,907 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,570

Total Housing Units

9,068

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.6%
Renter 47.4%

$479,200

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,816

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

453

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+353%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33144 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +353% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 263
2021 +12.7% 297
2022 +19.3% 354
2023 +15.2% 408
2024 +11.2% 453

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 1,148 business establishments in ZIP 33144, employing approximately 8,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,152,000.

1,148

Businesses

8,108

Employees

$335.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 227 19.8%
Retail trade 175 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 159 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 98 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 88 7.7%
Construction 87 7.6%
Finance and insurance 76 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.7%
Wholesale trade 38 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.2%
Manufacturing 24 2.1%
Information 15 1.3%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33144 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 33144 ranks #9 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 33144 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 33144 ranks #8 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
33155 Miami, FL 43,788 1.8 mi
33126 Miami, FL 46,867 1.4 mi
33122 Miami, FL 1 2.5 mi
33174 Miami, FL 32,524 3.0 mi
33134 Miami, FL 37,456 2.7 mi
33166 Miami, FL 23,038 4.5 mi
33172 Miami, FL 37,664 3.4 mi
33143 Miami, FL 31,407 4.3 mi
33165 Miami, FL 56,149 3.5 mi
33135 Miami, FL 36,066 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33144 in?
ZIP code 33144 (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 33144?
ZIP code 33144 in Miami, FL has a population of 26,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33144?
The median household income in ZIP 33144 is $60,907, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33144?
The median home value in ZIP 33144 is $479,200, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33144 is Two or More Ethnicities at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33144?
ZIP code 33144 has 1,148 business establishments employing approximately 8,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33144 are: Health care and social assistance (227), Retail trade (175), Professional, scientific, and technical services (159). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33144 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 353%. 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 33144?
In ZIP code 33144, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 33144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33144 is 29.2 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 33144?
In ZIP code 33144, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33144 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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