33172 ZIP Code — Miami, FL
Miami-dade County, Florida
ZIP code 33172 is located in Miami, Florida, within Miami-dade County. It covers approximately 6.40 square miles and serves a population of 40,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 305/786.
About ZIP code 33172
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $59,228. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 47% of households.
40,278
population
6.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33172 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33172
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Miami | Acceptable |
| Miami | Acceptable |
| Miami | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33192 Miami (1 mi)
33174 Miami (1.9 mi)
33198 Miami (2.2 mi)
33191 Miami (2.3 mi)
33199 Miami (2.4 mi)
33182 Miami (3.3 mi)
33184 Miami (3.6 mi)
33144 Miami (3.6 mi)
33206 Miami (3.6 mi)
33122 Miami (3.8 mi)
33165 Miami (3.8 mi)
33126 Miami (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,278 |
| Population density | 6,293 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 086 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 25.7899 |
| Longitude | -80.3613 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 305/786 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 46.6% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 28.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 6.7% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
40,278
Population
6,293
People per sq mi
42.0
Median age
$59,228
Median household income
$27,213
Per capita income
$235,800
Median home value
$1,826
Median monthly rent
45.8%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
8,282
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
931
Under 5
997
782
5–9
839
1,003
10–14
1,075
899
15–19
963
1,276
20–24
1,367
2,952
25–34
3,163
2,588
35–44
2,774
2,883
45–54
3,089
1,661
55–59
1,781
1,360
60–64
1,457
1,691
65–74
1,812
951
75–84
1,019
466
85+
499
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,623 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 33,655 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,438 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.4%
Hispanic or Latino
25.7%
Two or more races
22.4%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,049 | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,896 | 25.7% |
| Two or more races | 12,158 | 22.4% |
| Other race | 2,216 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1,126 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 721 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 46.6% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 28.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 6.7% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $59,228 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
21.1%
$200k–$300k
33.2%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
9.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,826 |
| Owner occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter occupied | 54.2% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 10.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 51.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 36.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% |
| Electricity | 90.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 6.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,423 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,331 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,498 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,233 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,398 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,840 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 28.4% |
| Married | 49.6% | 40.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 20.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
16.8%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 463 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 265 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,214 | 38.9% |
| High school | 1,438 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,882 | 34.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Retail trade
14.3%
Professional & management
13.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Construction
7.6%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 27.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 5.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
7.5%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 8.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 26.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 7.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 34.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 14.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 35.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 496 | 1.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,350 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 18,021 | 47.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 17,706 | 46.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 216 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 93 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,950 | 29.7% |
| Born in same state | 10,676 | 26.5% |
| Born in different state | 8,613 | 21.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,274 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28,328 | 70.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 16,522 | 58.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 516 | 1.3% |
| Italian | 218 | 0.5% |
| English | 107 | 0.3% |
| French | 93 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 19 | 0% |
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33172
What city is ZIP code 33172 in?
ZIP code 33172 is primarily assigned to Miami, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33172 in?
ZIP code 33172 falls within Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 33172?
Approximately 47% of households in ZIP code 33172 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 33172?
ZIP code 33172 has an estimated population of 40,278 residents, with a density of 6,294 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33172?
The median household income in ZIP code 33172 is $59,228, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33172?
The median home value in ZIP code 33172 is $235,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 33172 in?
ZIP code 33172 observes the EST timezone.