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Opa-locka, FL
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33054.
Population
16,282
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,780
ZIP codes
1
Opa-locka and its ZIP codes
Opa-locka at a glance
- Opa-locka is about 9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,532, 50% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,800 (18% below Florida) and median rent is $1,351 a month.
Local data for Opa-locka, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Opa-locka, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,532
Poverty rate
29.7%
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,351/mo
Homeownership
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (5,173), Haitian Americans (805), Puerto Ricans (626).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miami-Dade County. PPP loans are for Opa-locka.
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
$24.71B
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
PPP loans
$125M
2,651 loans, 12,908 jobs reported
How people get to work
Opa-locka, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit8.5%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Opa-locka, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
91° / 59°F
62.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Opa-locka, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.2%
U.S. 11.1% +19.1 pts
ZIP codes in Opa-locka
1 in or overlapping Opa-locka. Population shown
Cities near Opa-locka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestviewCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| HialeahCity | 2.9 mi | 21.6 |
| West Little RiverCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| PinewoodCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Miami GardensCity | 3.5 mi | 18.5 |
| Biscayne GardensCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Miami LakesTown | 4.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Country ClubCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.2 |
| GladeviewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| El PortalVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Biscayne ParkVillage | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| Palm Springs NorthCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| North MiamiCity | 5.3 mi | 8.5 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Miami SpringsCity | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Miami ShoresVillage | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Opa-locka, FL in?
- Opa-locka is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Opa-locka, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Opa-locka include 33054.
- What is the population of Opa-locka, FL?
- About 16,282 people live in Opa-locka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Opa-locka?
- Nearby places include Westview (1.5 mi), Hialeah (2.9 mi), West Little River (2.9 mi), Pinewood (3.2 mi), Miami Gardens (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023