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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
$63,275
Median income
$352,500
Median home value
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,352. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Housing costs here run $352,500 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,870 a month; 37.6% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Miami-Dade County, so you can benchmark 33181 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 33181

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33181.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33181?

36.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

55.0%

Foreign-Born

White 32.2%
African American 25.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%

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

$34,352

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33181 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,275 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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,453

Total Housing Units

8,252

Occupied Units

1,201

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.6%
Renter 62.4%

$352,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33181 ranks #0 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 33181 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 33181 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.