Miami, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33187
Miami-Dade County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,315
- 159/sq mi High-density area
- $115,206
- Median income Above-median income area
- $574,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Miami pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 159
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33187 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 33187 (Miami, FL) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 420.5 in 2023 to 472.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33187 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, home to 16,315 residents across 102.5 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33187 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,206 (49% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,640. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $574,300 (53% above the average Florida ZIP), while 92.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,164.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Miami-Dade County, so 33187 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 33187
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miami, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33187.
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 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 33187, 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
16,315
Population
102.5
Area (sq mi)
159
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33187?
43.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
52.0%
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?
$115,206
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$41,640
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
42.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33187 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)
$115,206 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
5,782housing units
5,782
Total Housing Units
5,676
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$574,300
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$2,164
Median Rent
1996
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
472
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+372%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33187 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +372% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 265 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 308 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 354 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 421 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 472 |
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 396 business establishments in ZIP 33187, employing approximately 2,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,776,000.
396
Businesses
2,113
Employees
$101.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 71 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.5% |
| Information | 8 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
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 33187 vs 33031 →
ZIP 33187 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33186
Miami (33186)
67,137 residents
- 33177
Miami (33177)
53,191 residents
- 33193
Miami (33193)
46,044 residents
- 33196
Miami (33196)
43,620 residents
- 33030
Homestead (33030)
34,110 residents
- 33032
Homestead (33032)
34,088 residents
- 33185
Miami (33185)
27,189 residents
- 33187 16,315
Miami (33187)
16,315 residents
- 33170 12,253
Miami (33170)
12,253 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33187 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33187 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33187
Miami (33187)
$115,206 median income
- 33185
Miami (33185)
$114,206 median income
- 33031
Homestead (33031)
$109,945 median income
- 33196
Miami (33196)
$94,961 median income
- 33186
Miami (33186)
$93,462 median income
- 33177
Miami (33177)
$82,682 median income
- 33193
Miami (33193)
$77,839 median income
- 33170
Miami (33170)
$73,958 median income
- 33032
Homestead (33032)
$73,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33187 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33031 | Homestead, FL | 5,859 | 4.7 mi |
| 33196 | Miami, FL | 43,620 | 4.0 mi |
| 33170 | Miami, FL | 12,253 | 3.9 mi |
| 33177 | Miami, FL | 53,191 | 6.4 mi |
| 33030 | Homestead, FL | 34,110 | 7.7 mi |
| 33193 | Miami, FL | 46,044 | 7.7 mi |
| 33186 | Miami, FL | 67,137 | 7.3 mi |
| 33032 | Homestead, FL | 34,088 | 8.5 mi |
| 33185 | Miami, FL | 27,189 | 9.7 mi |
| 33039 | Homestead, FL | 122 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33187, 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 (16,315 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 33187 in?
ZIP code 33187 (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 33187?
ZIP code 33187 in Miami, FL has a population of 16,315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33187?
The median household income in ZIP 33187 is $115,206, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33187?
The median home value in ZIP 33187 is $574,300, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33187?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33187 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33187?
ZIP code 33187 has 396 business establishments employing approximately 2,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33187?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33187 are: Construction (71), Health care and social assistance (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33187?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33187 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 372%. 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 33187?
In ZIP code 33187, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 33187?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33187 is 42.9 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 33187?
In ZIP code 33187, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33187?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33187 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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