33179 ZIP Code — Miami, FL
Miami-dade County, Florida
ZIP code 33179 is located in Miami, Florida, within Miami-dade County. It covers approximately 5.03 square miles and serves a population of 48,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 305/786.
About ZIP code 33179
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $59,920.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
48,196
population
5.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33179 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33179
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Miami | Acceptable |
| Miami | Acceptable |
| Miami | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33162 Miami (2 mi)
33009 Hallandale (2.3 mi)
33180 Miami (2.3 mi)
33169 Miami (2.4 mi)
33160 North Miami Beach (2.8 mi)
33023 Hollywood (3 mi)
33056 Miami Gardens (4.2 mi)
33161 Miami (4.4 mi)
33021 Hollywood (4.5 mi)
33181 Miami (4.5 mi)
33020 Hollywood (4.8 mi)
33168 Miami (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,196 |
| Population density | 9,582 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 086 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 25.9576 |
| Longitude | -80.1793 |
| 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 | 52.4% | 46.6% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 6.7% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
48,196
Population
9,582
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$59,920
Median household income
$32,409
Per capita income
$239,900
Median home value
$1,627
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
12,585
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,416
Under 5
1,572
1,019
5–9
1,131
1,216
10–14
1,349
1,299
15–19
1,442
1,447
20–24
1,605
3,164
25–34
3,512
3,577
35–44
3,969
2,936
45–54
3,258
1,656
55–59
1,839
1,420
60–64
1,575
2,111
65–74
2,342
1,129
75–84
1,254
454
85+
504
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,327 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 38,869 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,794 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
35.2%
White
30.7%
Hispanic or Latino
15.9%
Two or more races
13.3%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20,186 | 35.2% |
| White | 17,598 | 30.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,103 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 7,635 | 13.3% |
| Other race | 2,055 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 625 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.4% | 46.6% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 6.7% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $59,920 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
24.5%
$500k–$1M
14.0%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,627 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 24.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 47.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 12.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.1% |
| Electricity | 91.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 6.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,231 | 39.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 794 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,139 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,269 | 39.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,997 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,824 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 36.2% |
| Married | 46.0% | 36.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,098 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 717 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,437 | 30.2% |
| High school | 2,496 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,631 | 31.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Professional & management
16.4%
Retail trade
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Other services
6.0%
Construction
5.6%
Public administration
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
9.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.6% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 24.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,260 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 15.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,208 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 10,378 | 23.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,624 | 16.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,384 | 5.3% |
| Other languages | 123 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,454 | 50.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,302 | 48.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,583 | 34.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,152 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 23,742 | 49.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 15,802 | 66.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,111 | 8.5% |
| French | 488 | 1% |
| Italian | 253 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 88 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 86 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 53 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33179
What city is ZIP code 33179 in?
ZIP code 33179 is primarily assigned to Miami, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33179 in?
ZIP code 33179 falls within Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 33179?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 33179 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 33179?
ZIP code 33179 has an estimated population of 48,196 residents, with a density of 9,576 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33179?
The median household income in ZIP code 33179 is $59,920, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33179?
The median home value in ZIP code 33179 is $239,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 33179 in?
ZIP code 33179 observes the EST timezone.