Miami, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33161
Miami-Dade County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,710
- 3,793/sq mi High-density area
- $58,325
- Median income Below-median income area
- $441,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Miami pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,793
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33161 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 33161 (Miami, FL) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 519.5 in 2023 to 569.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33161 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 53,710 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 3,793 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33161 reports a modest median household income of $58,325 (24% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,864. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $441,700 (18% above the average Florida ZIP), with only 44.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,611.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, 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 33161 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 33161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33161.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
168 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
76 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 33161, 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
53,710
Population
14.2
Area (sq mi)
3,793
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33161?
38.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
52.4%
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?
$58,325
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$26,864
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33161 ranks nationally
Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,325 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
18,965housing units
18,965
Total Housing Units
17,302
Occupied Units
1,663
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$441,700
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,611
Median Rent
1965
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
569
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+469%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33161 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +469% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 324 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 371 |
| 2022 | +24.8% | 463 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 520 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 569 |
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 967 business establishments in ZIP 33161, employing approximately 9,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $382,187,000.
967
Businesses
9,347
Employees
$382.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 168 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 137 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 110 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 74 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.6% |
| Information | 19 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.3% |
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 33161 vs 33168 →
ZIP 33161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33161
Miami (33161)
53,710 residents
- 33162
Miami (33162)
43,539 residents
- 33179
Miami (33179)
41,332 residents
- 33169
Miami (33169)
39,353 residents
- 33150
Miami (33150)
27,811 residents
- 33138
Miami (33138)
27,571 residents
- 33168
Miami (33168)
25,792 residents
- 33137 19,410
Miami (33137)
19,410 residents
- 33167 18,846
Miami (33167)
18,846 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33161 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33161 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
- 33154
Miami Beach (33154)
$89,563 median income
- 33138
Miami (33138)
$75,051 median income
- 33168
Miami (33168)
$65,777 median income
- 33179
Miami (33179)
$65,211 median income
- 33181
Miami (33181)
$63,275 median income
- 33167
Miami (33167)
$62,846 median income
- 33169
Miami (33169)
$62,562 median income
- 33162
Miami (33162)
$60,692 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33161 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33168 | Miami, FL | 25,792 | 1.7 mi |
| 33181 | Miami, FL | 18,413 | 2.0 mi |
| 33162 | Miami, FL | 43,539 | 2.4 mi |
| 33138 | Miami, FL | 27,571 | 2.8 mi |
| 33154 | Miami Beach, FL | 13,971 | 3.1 mi |
| 33167 | Miami, FL | 18,846 | 3.4 mi |
| 33150 | Miami, FL | 27,811 | 3.3 mi |
| 33179 | Miami, FL | 41,332 | 4.4 mi |
| 33169 | Miami, FL | 39,353 | 3.9 mi |
| 33137 | Miami, FL | 19,410 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33161, 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 (53,710 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 33161 in?
ZIP code 33161 (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 33161?
ZIP code 33161 in Miami, FL has a population of 53,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33161?
The median household income in ZIP 33161 is $58,325, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33161?
The median home value in ZIP 33161 is $441,700, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33161 is African American at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33161?
ZIP code 33161 has 967 business establishments employing approximately 9,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33161?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33161 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (168), Health care and social assistance (137), Retail trade (110). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33161?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33161 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 469%. 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 33161?
In ZIP code 33161, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 33161?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33161 is 31.4 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 33161?
In ZIP code 33161, approximately 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33161?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33161 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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