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Miami, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33185

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

27,189
2,292/sq mi
$114,206
Median income
$562,700
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
2,292
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33185 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33185 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 27,189 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 2,292 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33185 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,206 (48% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $41,284. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $562,700 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $2,737 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Miami-Dade County, letting you compare 33185 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 33185

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33185.

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 33185, 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

27,189

Population

11.9

Area (sq mi)

2,292

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 33185?

43.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

56.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%

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?

$114,206

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$41,284

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

38.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33185 ranks nationally

Miami, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,206 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,134

Total Housing Units

8,901

Occupied Units

233

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$562,700

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$2,737

Median Rent

2001

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

418

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+318%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33185 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +318% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 243
2021 +11.8% 271
2022 +21.1% 329
2023 +16.5% 383
2024 +9.3% 418

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 692 business establishments in ZIP 33185, employing approximately 3,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,963,000.

692

Businesses

3,381

Employees

$125.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 131 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 123 17.8%
Construction 60 8.7%
Wholesale trade 57 8.2%
Retail trade 54 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 41 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 36 5.2%
Finance and insurance 32 4.6%
Manufacturing 10 1.4%
Information 10 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%

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 33185 vs 33193 →

ZIP 33185 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 33185 ranks #9 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 33185 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 33185 ranks the highest 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
33193 Miami, FL 46,044 2.1 mi
33175 Miami, FL 53,206 2.7 mi
33182 Miami, FL 16,929 4.0 mi
33183 Miami, FL 35,949 3.4 mi
33184 Miami, FL 21,075 3.5 mi
33165 Miami, FL 56,149 5.7 mi
33186 Miami, FL 67,137 5.5 mi
33196 Miami, FL 43,620 5.7 mi
33173 Miami, FL 33,141 6.0 mi
33174 Miami, FL 32,524 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Miami-Dade County

33012 standard
Hialeah, FL
Pop: 72,248
33186 standard
Miami, FL
Pop: 67,137
33015 standard
Hialeah, FL
Pop: 63,544
33157 standard
Miami, FL
Pop: 63,226
33165 standard
Miami, FL
Pop: 56,149
33161 standard
Miami, FL
Pop: 53,710

Related Areas

Miami-Dade County Miami, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33185 in? ▼
ZIP code 33185 (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 33185? ▼
ZIP code 33185 in Miami, FL has a population of 27,189 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33185? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33185 is $114,206, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33185? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33185 is $562,700, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33185? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33185 is Two or More Ethnicities at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 85.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33185? ▼
ZIP code 33185 has 692 business establishments employing approximately 3,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33185? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33185 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (123), Construction (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33185? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33185 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 318%. 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 33185? ▼
In ZIP code 33185, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 33185? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33185 is 38.4 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 33185? ▼
In ZIP code 33185, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33185? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33185 is 7.2% 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.