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Miami, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33178

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

39,489
273/sq mi
$96,653
Median income
$552,300
Median home value
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miami pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
273
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33178 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33178 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 39,489 residents across 144.6 square miles, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33178 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,653 (25% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $38,323. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $552,300 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $2,771 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 33178 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Miami-Dade County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 33178

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33178.

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 33178, 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

39,489

Population

144.6

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 33178?

38.0

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

68.3%

Foreign-Born

White 39.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%

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?

$96,653

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$38,323

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33178 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,653 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%

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

What does housing look like?

22,866

Total Housing Units

20,757

Occupied Units

2,109

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$552,300

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$2,771

Median Rent

2006

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2021)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33178 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 – 214
2016 +2.5% 219
2020 – 230
2021 +8.1% 249

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3,113 business establishments in ZIP 33178, employing approximately 39,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,764,605,000.

3,113

Businesses

39,163

Employees

$2.8B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 650 20.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 415 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 325 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 243 7.8%
Retail trade 222 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 184 5.9%
Construction 175 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 169 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 165 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 134 4.3%
Finance and insurance 125 4.0%
Manufacturing 108 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 67 2.1%
Information 58 1.9%
Educational services 40 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

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 33178 vs 33182 →

ZIP 33178 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 33178 ranks #6 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 33178 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 33178 ranks #3 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
33182 Miami, FL 16,929 5.2 mi
33018 Hialeah, FL 46,117 5.3 mi
33184 Miami, FL 21,075 6.9 mi
33016 Hialeah, FL 45,342 6.0 mi
33012 Hialeah, FL 72,248 7.3 mi
33172 Miami, FL 37,664 6.2 mi
33166 Miami, FL 23,038 6.7 mi
33175 Miami, FL 53,206 8.6 mi
33029 Hollywood, FL 45,235 9.3 mi
33013 Hialeah, FL 33,852 9.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33178 in? ▼
ZIP code 33178 (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 33178? ▼
ZIP code 33178 in Miami, FL has a population of 39,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33178? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33178 is $96,653, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33178? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33178 is $552,300, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33178? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33178 is Two or More Ethnicities at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 83.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33178? ▼
ZIP code 33178 has 3,113 business establishments employing approximately 39,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33178? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33178 are: Wholesale trade (650), Professional, scientific, and technical services (415), Transportation and warehousing (325). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33178? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33178 increased by 8.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 33178? ▼
In ZIP code 33178, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% 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 33178? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33178 is 27.0 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 33178? ▼
In ZIP code 33178, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33178? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33178 is 9.5% 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.