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Miami, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33172

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

37,664
2,212/sq mi
$63,023
Median income
$284,400
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
2,212
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33172 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33172 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 37,664 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 2,212 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33172 reports a modest median household income of $63,023 (18% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,540. Poverty here runs at 14.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $284,400 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,088 a month; 43.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33172, 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 33172

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33172.

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 33172, 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

37,664

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

2,212

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33172?

43.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

72.4%

Foreign-Born

White 28.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%

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?

$63,023

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$29,540

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33172 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,023 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,285

Total Housing Units

14,591

Occupied Units

1,694

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.9%
Renter 56.1%

$284,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$2,088

Median Rent

1983

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

+23.8%

YoY Change (2022)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33172 have increased 23.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -1.3% 241
2019 +3.8% 250
2020 +0.8% 252
2021 +7.9% 272
2022 +23.8% 337

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,927 business establishments in ZIP 33172, employing approximately 34,942 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,119,081,000.

2,927

Businesses

34,942

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 652 22.3%
Retail trade 404 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 363 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing 309 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 163 5.6%
Construction 162 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 143 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 143 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 141 4.8%
Finance and insurance 136 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 105 3.6%
Manufacturing 70 2.4%
Information 69 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 0.8%
Educational services 23 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 19 0.7%

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 33172 vs 33174 →

ZIP 33172 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 33172 ranks #4 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 33172 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 33172 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
33174 Miami, FL 32,524 1.7 mi
33165 Miami, FL 56,149 3.6 mi
33126 Miami, FL 46,867 3.9 mi
33144 Miami, FL 26,903 3.4 mi
33184 Miami, FL 21,075 3.4 mi
33122 Miami, FL 1 3.9 mi
33182 Miami, FL 16,929 4.6 mi
33166 Miami, FL 23,038 4.0 mi
33173 Miami, FL 33,141 5.8 mi
33175 Miami, FL 53,206 4.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33172 in? ▼
ZIP code 33172 (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 33172? ▼
ZIP code 33172 in Miami, FL has a population of 37,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33172? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33172 is $63,023, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33172? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33172 is $284,400, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33172? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33172 is Two or More Ethnicities at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33172? ▼
ZIP code 33172 has 2,927 business establishments employing approximately 34,942 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33172? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33172 are: Wholesale trade (652), Retail trade (404), Professional, scientific, and technical services (363). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33172? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33172 increased by 23.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 33172? ▼
In ZIP code 33172, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 33172? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33172 is 27.1 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 33172? ▼
In ZIP code 33172, approximately 43.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33172? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33172 is 14.3% 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.