ZIP Code 33179 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 33179

The ZIP Code 33179 is associated with the city of Miami in Florida in Miami-Dade County in the U.S. In this Florida region, approximately 88.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $27,165. The median age in the 33179 ZIP Code is 40.1 years, with 19.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $49,016. The current population estimate is 44,341.

Population in 33179

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 33179 is 44,341.

Miami, FL

The 33179 ZIP Code is associated with Miami, FL in Miami-Dade County.

Area Codes associated with 33179

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 33179 include 305, and 786.

Sunrise / Sunset in 33179

Sunrise: 7:26 am
Sunset: 7:31 pm
Sunrise in 33179 7:26 am
Sunrise in 33179 7:31 pm

Weather forecast for 33179

Overnight's forecast for 33179: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 12 mph.

Current air quality in 33179

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 33179 Fair

Internet in 33179

An estimated 79.0% of households in ZIP Code 33179 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 89.7% have a computer.

Gender in 33179

In ZIP Code 33179, females make up an estimated 52.3% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 47.7%.

Health Insurance in 33179

Approximately 18.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 33179 (Miami, FL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 33179

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 33179, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 36.7% of 33179 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 33179 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.6%), followed by Black or African American (42.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 33179

Industry Percent
White 53.6%
Black or African American 42.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 3.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 33179

The median household income in ZIP Code 33179 is $49,016, while the region's mean household income is $69,038. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,165. The per capita income in ZIP Code 33179 of $27,165 is approximately 14.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 7.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 20% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 33179 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.1% of 33179 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 33179

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.4%
$200,000 or more per year 3.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 33179

In ZIP Code 33179, 88.4% of the population graduated high school, while 27.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Miami-Dade County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 33179

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.7%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 13.6%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate or professional degree 10.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 33179

Residents of ZIP Code 33179 are older than average. The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 33179 is approximately 5.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 33179 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 33179 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 33179

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.4%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 13.4%
35 to 44 years 15.3%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 7.5%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 8.8%
75 to 84 years 5.1%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 33179

In ZIP Code 33179, 36.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 39.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 21.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Miami-Dade County region.

Language Spoken in 33179

Language Spoken Percent
English only 36.1%
Spanish 39.7%
Other Indo-European languages 21.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.3%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 33179

The median home value in ZIP Code 33179 in January 2025 comes in at $549,238. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $552,991 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $542,187 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 33179, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 24.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Miami-Dade County region.

Home Values in 33179

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $549,238
Dec 2024 $550,852
Nov 2024 $552,734
Oct 2024 $554,023
Sep 2024 $553,821
Aug 2024 $552,991
Jul 2024 $552,483
Jun 2024 $551,897
May 2024 $550,719
Apr 2024 $548,018
Mar 2024 $545,386
Feb 2024 $542,187

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 33179

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 24.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 32.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 15.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 33179

In 33179, 66.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.9 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 33179 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 33179 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 33179

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 3.0%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.5%
Information 1.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.1%
Other services, except public administration 3.7%
Public administration 5.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 33179 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 33179

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 33179 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 33179 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 33179 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 33179

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 81.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 33179

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 33179 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 33179 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 36.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes electricity rates in 33179 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 33179

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 33179 10.4¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh 6.86¢/kWh
Florida 14.2¢/kWh 11.2¢/kWh 8.37¢/kWh
United States 16.26¢/kWh 12.76¢/kWh 8.01¢/kWh

Solar Power in 33179

Month ZIP Code 33179 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.69 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.96 3 6.31
Mar 6.25 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.15 5.13 7.3
May 5.71 5.17 7.13
Jun 4.88 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.23 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.58 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.4 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.8 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.56 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.42 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes solar power levels in 33179 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 33179 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 33179, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 33179 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Miami-Dade County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 33179

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2742
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1088
Debt collection 218
Credit card or prepaid card 41
Checking or savings account 36
Other 112
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 33179

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 1856
Improper use of your report 1148
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 467
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 325
Attempts to collect debt not owed 141
Other 300
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 33179. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.