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Ojus, FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33179, 33180.

Population

19,198

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

7,247

ZIP codes

2

Ojus and its ZIP codes

Full map

Ojus at a glance

  • Ojus is about 17 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $68,644 a year, 8% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,500 (6% below Florida) and median rent is $1,810 a month.

Local data for Ojus, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ojus, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,644

Poverty rate

12.5%

Median home value

$337,500

Median rent

$1,810/mo

Homeownership

65.2%

Bachelor's or higher

42.2%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

30.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Colombian Americans (2,243), Venezuelan Americans (1,221), Haitian Americans (1,214).

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 Ojus.

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

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

  • Drove alone74.1%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit3.8%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ojus, 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

68.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ojus, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.0%

U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.0%

U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts

ZIP codes in Ojus

2 in or overlapping Ojus. Population shown

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Cities near Ojus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Ives EstatesCensus-designated place1 mi2.5
West ParkCity1.9 mi2.2
AventuraCity2 mi2.6
Pembroke ParkTown2 mi1.4
North Miami BeachCity2.1 mi4.8
Hallandale BeachCity2.6 mi4.2
Sunny Isles BeachCity2.9 mi1
Golden BeachTown3 mi0.3
North MiamiCity3.5 mi8.5
Biscayne GardensCensus-designated place3.8 mi4.8
Miami GardensCity4.3 mi18.5
Bal HarbourVillage5.1 mi0.4
Bay Harbor IslandsTown5.2 mi0.4
Biscayne ParkVillage5.2 mi0.6
Indian CreekVillage5.7 mi0.4
HollywoodCity5.9 mi27.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ojus, FL in?
Ojus is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Ojus, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ojus include 33179, 33180.
What is the population of Ojus, FL?
About 19,198 people live in Ojus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ojus?
Nearby places include Ives Estates (1 mi), West Park (1.9 mi), Aventura (2 mi), Pembroke Park (2 mi), North Miami Beach (2.1 mi).

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