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Brownsville, FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33142.

Population

16,936

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

7,430

ZIP codes

1

Brownsville and its ZIP codes

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Brownsville at a glance

  • Brownsville is about 18 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $40,795, 45% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,200 (9% below Florida) and median rent is $1,252 a month.

Local data for Brownsville, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brownsville, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$40,795

Poverty rate

26.2%

Median home value

$325,200

Median rent

$1,252/mo

Homeownership

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

13.6%

Median age

40.2

Average commute

30.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (3,255), Honduran Americans (1,754), Dominican Americans (503).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miami-Dade County. PPP loans are for Brownsville.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.9%

Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$81,818

1,276,535 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,567

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$24.7B

FY 2026, $9,145 per person

Miami-Dade County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brownsville, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit10.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brownsville, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,412

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

164,154

33.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 59°F

72.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brownsville, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

20.8%

U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts

Smoking

19.9%

U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

30.6%

U.S. 11.1% +19.5 pts

ZIP codes in Brownsville

1 in or overlapping Brownsville. Population shown

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Cities near Brownsville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GladeviewCensus-designated place1.2 mi2.6
West Little RiverCensus-designated place2.5 mi4.6
MiamiCity3 mi36
Miami SpringsCity3.1 mi2.9
Virginia GardensVillage3.5 mi0.3
PinewoodCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.8
El PortalVillage3.7 mi0.4
WestviewCensus-designated place4.1 mi3
HialeahCity4.4 mi21.6
Miami ShoresVillage5.2 mi2.5
Opa-lockaCity5.3 mi4.3
Biscayne ParkVillage5.6 mi0.6
West MiamiCity5.7 mi0.7
North Bay VillageCity5.8 mi0.4
Miami BeachCity6.4 mi7.7
Biscayne GardensCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brownsville, FL in?
Brownsville is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Brownsville, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Brownsville include 33142.
What is the population of Brownsville, FL?
About 16,936 people live in Brownsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brownsville?
Nearby places include Gladeview (1.2 mi), West Little River (2.5 mi), Miami (3 mi), Miami Springs (3.1 mi), Virginia Gardens (3.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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