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Miami, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33170

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

12,253
359/sq mi
$73,958
Median income
$474,400
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miami pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33170 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, home to 12,253 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33170 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,958 (4% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $27,511. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $474,400 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,578 monthly, and 63.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33170, 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 33170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33170.

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 33170, 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

12,253

Population

34.1

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33170?

38.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

36.1%

Foreign-Born

White 18.9%
African American 32.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%

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?

$73,958

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$27,511

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33170 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,958 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,162

Total Housing Units

4,760

Occupied Units

402

Vacant Units

3.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$474,400

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,578

Median Rent

1991

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

+18.0%

YoY Change (2024)

560

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+460%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33170 have increased 18.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +460% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 288
2021 +14.7% 330
2022 +21.4% 401
2023 +18.5% 475
2024 +18.0% 560

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 279 business establishments in ZIP 33170, employing approximately 3,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,622,000.

279

Businesses

3,535

Employees

$144.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 16.5%
Retail trade 42 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 34 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 10.4%
Wholesale trade 28 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 23 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 2.5%
Finance and insurance 6 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.1%
Educational services 6 2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%

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 33170 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 33170 ranks #8 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 33170 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 33170 ranks #6 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
33031 Homestead, FL 5,859 3.2 mi
33187 Miami, FL 16,315 3.9 mi
33177 Miami, FL 53,191 4.5 mi
33032 Homestead, FL 34,088 4.7 mi
33190 Miami, FL 11,593 7.1 mi
33039 Homestead, FL 122 5.4 mi
33196 Miami, FL 43,620 6.7 mi
33030 Homestead, FL 34,110 5.9 mi
33033 Homestead, FL 49,028 5.9 mi
33189 Miami, FL 23,828 7.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33170 in? ▼
ZIP code 33170 (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 33170? ▼
ZIP code 33170 in Miami, FL has a population of 12,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33170 is $73,958, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33170 is $474,400, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33170 is Two or More Ethnicities at 43.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33170? ▼
ZIP code 33170 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33170 are: Construction (46), Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33170 increased by 18.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 460%. 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 33170? ▼
In ZIP code 33170, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 33170? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33170 is 34.8 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 33170? ▼
In ZIP code 33170, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33170 is 13.1% 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.