33127 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33127, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33127 is a zip code in Miami-Dade County, Florida, which covers Miami, with a total population of 29,097 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33127 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33127.

The estimated population of people living in 33127 is 29,097, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33127 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,097
 -5.51% -9.22%
2020
30,795
 -3.47% -
2019
31,902
 -4.67% -
2018
33,464
+4.41%
-
2017
32,051
 - -

Population of 33127 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33127 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.7%
2.9%
 +27.59%
Black/African American
40.8%
49.9%
 -18.24%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
53.4%
45.9%
 +16.34%
Asian
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33127 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33127 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33127 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33127 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 +1.36% 36.9 +1.65% 37.7 -0.26%
2020 36.8 +2.22% 36.3 +1.4% 37.8 +3.56%
2019 36 -0.28% 35.8 -1.1% 36.5 +1.39%
2018 36.1 +1.98% 36.2 +1.4% 36 +2.27%
2017 35.4 - 35.7 - 35.2 -

The median age of the 33127 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33127 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,383 -21.54% 2,304 -13.41% 1,905 1,977
10 to 19 2,037 -21.53% 1,969 -8% 1,626 1,806
20 to 29 2,189 -18.46% 2,394 -12.01% 1,776 2,111
30 to 39 2,500 -14.26% 2,400 -5.44% 2,154 2,267
40 to 49 2,305 -36.63% 2,093 -19.13% 1,536 1,699
50 to 59 1,955 +2.44% 1,870 -3.57% 1,965 1,769
60 to 69 1,217 +25.66% 1,560 +19.87% 1,483 1,856
70+ 1,329 +1.97% 1,546 +17% 1,349 1,818

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33127 zip code is $34,102.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33127.

  • Under 25
    $37,837.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,135.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,582.00
  • 65 and over
    $19,685.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33127 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33127, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33127 is currently $48,349.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.75% of households in 33127 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33127 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    39.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33127 is $17,968.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33127 by the total population of 33127.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33127 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33127 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33127 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33127 zip over the age of 16 is 23,087.

Of those people, a total of 56.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33127 is 51.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33127 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,304 35.80% 15.40%
20 to 24 years 1,799 55.60% 11.70%
25 to 29 years 2,088 69.40% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 2,282 80.00% 16.50%
35 to 44 years 3,909 74.40% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 3,438 76.60% 8.80%
55 to 59 years 1,761 66.60% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 1,907 45.80% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 2,806 18.90% 4.90%
75 years and over 1,793 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33127. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,934 62.70% 7.70%
Black or African American 10,315 51.30% 11.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 80 43.80% 0.00%
Asian 267 69.30% 12.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3,466 62.20% 3.70%
Two or more races 3,012 52.10% 6.70%
Hispanic or Latino 11,944 58.70% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 862 72.40% 11.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33127 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33127 is 11,847, with median earnings of $25,507.00.

Women in 33127 are earning approximately 92.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,847 $25,507.00
Male 6,190 $26,289.00
Female 5,657 $24,293.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33127 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 609 $43,609.00
Business and Financial 344 $41,534.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $65,436.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $69,286.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 253 $36,512.00
Legal 106 $31,250.00
Educational and Library 429 $32,932.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 168 $44,881.00
Healthcare Practitioners 418 $48,264.00
Healthcare Support 242 $17,426.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 398 $32,386.00
Law Enforcement 90 $40,938.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,308 $17,038.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,343 $18,597.00
Personal Care and Service 258 $18,409.00
Sales 1,062 $17,424.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,096 $26,708.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 270 $21,226.00
Construction and Extraction 1,561 $28,306.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 380 $22,917.00
Production 287 $20,762.00
Transportation and Material Moving 599 $26,024.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33127 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33127.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 352 $43,938.00 257 $40,114.00
Business and Financial 84 $39,265.00 260 $41,621.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $66,570.00 39 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $0.00 35 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $23,580.00 210 $37,358.00
Legal 32 $0.00 74 $56,000.00
Educational and Library 85 $33,950.00 344 $32,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 156 $55,231.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 132 $48,472.00 286 $44,545.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 231 $17,224.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 215 $30,398.00 183 $44,688.00
Law Enforcement 44 $53,913.00 46 $39,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 750 $14,682.00 558 $20,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 345 $26,302.00 998 $16,799.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $38,000.00 184 $13,750.00
Sales 515 $14,857.00 547 $17,648.00
Office and Administrative Support 249 $21,694.00 847 $31,033.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 234 $0.00 36 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,443 $29,404.00 118 $23,904.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 380 $22,917.00 0 $0.00
Production 156 $20,972.00 131 $20,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 443 $26,440.00 156 $25,625.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,891 households in 33127, with an average household size of 2.86 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,262 families living in the 33127 zip code with an average family size of 3.67 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33127:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,725 833 2,704 3,629
Average Household Size 4.02 2.69 3.91 1.24
Total Families 2,725 833 2,704 0
Average Household Size 3.96 2.4 3.76 0

Poverty

Of the 6,262 families living in 33127, 24.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33127:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,449 housing units in 33127.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,891 86.39%
Vacant 1,558 13.61%

58.91% of the total 11,449 housing units in 33127 are rental units. This is approximately 6,745 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,939 are occupied by the owner - or 25.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33127 is $1,161.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33127 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    207
  • Less than $500
    668
  • $500 to $999
    1,629
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,011
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,004
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    333
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    63
  • $3,000 or more
    37

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33127 is $298,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33127 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    90
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    209
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    268
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    344
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    568
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    886
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    179
  • $1,000,000 or more
    395

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33127. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33127 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,902
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,523
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,202
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,301
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,384
  • 1980 to 1989
    817
  • 1990 to 1999
    380
  • 2000 to 2009
    982
  • 2010 to 2013
    937
  • 2014 or later
    21

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33127 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,341
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,190
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,689
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    671

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33127 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33127 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33127.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    61
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    619
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    610
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,720
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,135
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    372
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,692
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    178
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    397
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    895
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,275
  • 90 or more minutes
    130

Summary

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