Miami, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33181
Miami-Dade County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,413
- 2,210/sq mi High-density area
- $63,275
- Median income Near-median income area
- $352,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Miami pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,210
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33181 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 33181 (Miami, FL) fell -12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 552.2 in 2023 to 486.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33181 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, home to 18,413 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 2,210 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33181 reports a modest median household income of $63,275 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,352. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $352,500 (6% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,870; 37.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miami-Dade County, so 33181 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 33181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33181.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
244 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 76
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 71
Accommodation and food services
71 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 33181, 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
18,413
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
2,210
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33181?
36.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
55.0%
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?
$63,275
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,352
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33181 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Miami, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,275 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,453housing units
9,453
Total Housing Units
8,252
Occupied Units
1,201
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,870
Median Rent
1973
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
-12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
486
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+386%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33181 have decreased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +386% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.7% | 312 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 355 |
| 2022 | +29.9% | 461 |
| 2023 | +19.9% | 552 |
| 2024 | -12.0% | 486 |
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 998 business establishments in ZIP 33181, employing approximately 9,559 people with a combined annual payroll of $481,115,000.
998
Businesses
9,559
Employees
$481.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 244 | 24.4% |
| Retail trade | 121 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 61 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 53 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 4.6% |
| Information | 29 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 33181 vs 33154 →
ZIP 33181 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
- 33160
North Miami Beach (33160)
40,053 residents
- 33009
Hallandale (33009)
39,341 residents
- 33141
Miami Beach (33141)
35,249 residents
- 33180
Miami (33180)
30,840 residents
- 33138
Miami (33138)
27,571 residents
- 33168
Miami (33168)
25,792 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33181 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33181 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33180
Miami (33180)
$91,055 median income
- 33154
Miami Beach (33154)
$89,563 median income
- 33138
Miami (33138)
$75,051 median income
- 33141
Miami Beach (33141)
$68,738 median income
- 33160
North Miami Beach (33160)
$67,040 median income
- 33168
Miami (33168)
$65,777 median income
- 33179
Miami (33179)
$65,211 median income
- 33181
Miami (33181)
$63,275 median income
- 33162
Miami (33162)
$60,692 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33181 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33154 | Miami Beach, FL | 13,971 | 1.5 mi |
| 33161 | Miami, FL | 53,710 | 2.0 mi |
| 33160 | North Miami Beach, FL | 40,053 | 2.6 mi |
| 33162 | Miami, FL | 43,539 | 2.6 mi |
| 33141 | Miami Beach, FL | 35,249 | 3.3 mi |
| 33168 | Miami, FL | 25,792 | 3.7 mi |
| 33180 | Miami, FL | 30,840 | 4.3 mi |
| 33138 | Miami, FL | 27,571 | 3.5 mi |
| 33179 | Miami, FL | 41,332 | 4.5 mi |
| 33009 | Hallandale, FL | 39,341 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33181, 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 (18,413 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 33181 in?
ZIP code 33181 (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 33181?
ZIP code 33181 in Miami, FL has a population of 18,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33181?
The median household income in ZIP 33181 is $63,275, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33181?
The median home value in ZIP 33181 is $352,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33181?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33181 is White at 32.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33181?
ZIP code 33181 has 998 business establishments employing approximately 9,559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33181?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33181 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (244), Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33181?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33181 decreased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 386%. 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 33181?
In ZIP code 33181, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% 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 33181?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33181 is 32.3 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 33181?
In ZIP code 33181, approximately 37.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33181?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33181 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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