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Sunset, FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33173.

Population

13,535

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

3,856

ZIP codes

1

Sunset and its ZIP codes

Full map

Sunset at a glance

  • Sunset is about 9.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $109,401 a year, 47% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $601,300 (67% above Florida) and median rent is $2,118 a month.

Local data for Sunset, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sunset, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,401

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$601,300

Median rent

$2,118/mo

Homeownership

77.0%

Bachelor's or higher

41.8%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

34.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (8,197), Colombian Americans (524), Puerto Ricans (407).

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 Sunset.

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

PPP loans

$82.7M

2,169 loans, 10,234 jobs reported

Miami-Dade County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone74.7%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home13.0%

Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sunset, 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

91° / 59°F

69.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sunset, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.4%

U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

8.0%

U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.6%

U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts

ZIP codes in Sunset

1 in or overlapping Sunset. Population shown

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Cities near Sunset

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Olympia HeightsCensus-designated place1.3 mi2.7
Westwood LakesCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.7
KendallCensus-designated place2.2 mi16.1
Glenvar HeightsCensus-designated place2.3 mi4.1
WestchesterCensus-designated place3 mi8
Kendale LakesCensus-designated place3.4 mi8.1
South MiamiCity3.6 mi2.3
The CrossingsCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.4
Coral TerraceCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.4
PinecrestVillage4 mi7.5
FountainebleauCensus-designated place4.7 mi4
TamiamiCensus-designated place4.8 mi7
Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.6
West MiamiCity4.9 mi0.7
Three LakesCensus-designated place5.2 mi3.2
Kendall WestCensus-designated place5.4 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sunset, FL in?
Sunset is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Sunset, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sunset include 33173.
What is the population of Sunset, FL?
About 13,535 people live in Sunset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sunset?
Nearby places include Olympia Heights (1.3 mi), Westwood Lakes (1.9 mi), Kendall (2.2 mi), Glenvar Heights (2.3 mi), Westchester (3 mi).

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