Zip code 33161: Miami, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 33161
33161 is an urban zip code in Miami, Florida (Miami-Dade County), covering 5.5 sq mi of land. About 54,814 people live here, or 9,997 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,325 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $441,700, or 7.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 44% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,611 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.4 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care. 78% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 33161 compares
- 99thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%37th of 977 in FL
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%171st of 945 in FL
- Uninsured rate20.5%95thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%64th of 973 in FL
- Population density9,997/sq mi92ndU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi22nd of 977 in FL
- Population54,81485thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,07756th of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate19.5%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%163rd of 970 in FL
- Average commute31.4 min80thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min232nd of 948 in FL
- 78thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%146th of 973 in FL
- Diversity index60.673rdU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7251st of 977 in FL
- Healthcare workers11.2%73rdU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%233rd of 973 in FL
- 73rdU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%546th of 973 in FL
- 70thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485374th of 968 in FL
- Median home value$441,70068thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000231st of 935 in FL
- Housing vacancy8.8%65thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%652nd of 969 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,61162ndU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669445th of 902 in FL
- Residents under 1822.1%50thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%293rd of 977 in FL
- Median age38.143rdU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6750th of 977 in FL
- 42ndU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%718th of 977 in FL
- 31stU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%625th of 975 in FL
- Work from home8.7%26thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%773rd of 975 in FL
- Median household income$58,32518thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568730th of 948 in FL
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%733rd of 973 in FL
- Per capita income$26,86412thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609835th of 977 in FL
- 12thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%886th of 969 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$35,96311thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337816th of 961 in FL
- Broadband access83.4%9thWeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%862nd of 969 in FL
- 6thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%794th of 973 in FL
- Veterans1.5%3rdU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%930th of 976 in FL
| Measure | 33161 | Miami-Dade | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born residents | 52.4% | 54.5% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 37th of 977 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 67.6% | 64.4% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 171st of 945 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 20.5% | 13.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 64th of 973 | |
| Population density | 9,997/sq mi | 1,441/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 22nd of 977 | |
| Population | 54,814 | 2,738,356 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 56th of 977 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.5% | 14.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 163rd of 970 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.4 min | 30.9 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 232nd of 948 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 146th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 60.6 | 48.3 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 251st of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 233rd of 973 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.5% | 16.3% | 12.8% | 10% | 546th of 973 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.460 | 0.513 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 374th of 968 | |
| Median home value | $441,700 | $463,000 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 231st of 935 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.8% | 10.9% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 652nd of 969 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,611 | $1,829 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 445th of 902 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.1% | 20% | 19.5% | 22% | 293rd of 977 | |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.7 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 750th of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.5% | 16.9% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 718th of 977 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 34.4% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 625th of 975 | |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 14% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 773rd of 975 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,325 | $71,753 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 730th of 948 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 733rd of 973 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,864 | $39,469 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 835th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 44% | 52.2% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 886th of 969 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,963 | $41,721 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 816th of 961 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 83.4% | 89.7% | 91.6% | 91% | 862nd of 969 | |
| Government workers | 7.7% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 794th of 973 | |
| Veterans | 1.5% | 2% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 930th of 976 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White9%
- Black53%
- Hispanic33%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 17,302
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 69.3%
- Married couples
- 38.8%
- Living alone
- 24%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.5%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 18,965
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 8.8%
- Median year built
- 1965
- Median rooms
- 4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 67.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 35%
- Home value to income
- 7.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 33161 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,438 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,272 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,418 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,714 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,860 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.4%
- Households with broadband
- 83.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.2%
- No internet access
- 14.1%
- Without health insurance
- 20.5%
- Limited-English households
- 23.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Miami
- State
- Florida
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Center point
- 25.8935° N, 80.1833° W
- Land area
- 5.5 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- North Miami51% of zip
- Golden Glades (unincorporated)17% of zip
- Biscayne Park11% of zip
- Miami Shores4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 33161
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33168 | Miami, FL | 1.6 mi | $65,777 |
| 33153 | Miami, FL · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 33181 | Miami, FL | 2 mi | $63,275 |
| 33162 | Miami, FL | 2.4 mi | $60,692 |
| 33138 | Miami, FL | 2.8 mi | $75,051 |
| 33150 | Miami, FL | 3.2 mi | $40,873 |
| 33154 | Miami Beach, FL | 3.2 mi | $89,563 |
| 33167 | Miami, FL | 3.3 mi | $62,846 |
| 33169 | Miami, FL | 3.9 mi | $62,562 |
| 33141 | Miami Beach, FL | 4 mi | $68,738 |
| 33160 | North Miami Beach, FL | 4.1 mi | $67,040 |
| 33163 | Miami, FL · PO box | 4.1 mi | — |
Zip codes like 33161 elsewhere
Questions about 33161
What city is zip code 33161?
33161 is assigned to Miami, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 33161 in?
33161 is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What is the population of 33161?
About 54,814 people live in 33161, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 33161 in?
33161 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 33161?
The median household income in 33161 is $58,325.
What zip codes are near 33161?
The closest zip codes to 33161 are 33168, 33153, 33181, 33162, 33138.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33161, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.