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Three Lakes, FL
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33186.
Population
16,888
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,210
ZIP codes
1
Three Lakes and its ZIP codes
Three Lakes at a glance
- Three Lakes is about 12 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,306 a year, 37% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $481,300 (34% above Florida) and median rent is $2,361 a month.
Local data for Three Lakes, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Lakes, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,306
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$481,300
Median rent
$2,361/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (3,790), Colombian Americans (1,601), Venezuelan Americans (736).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miami-Dade County. PPP loans are for Three Lakes.
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
How people get to work
Three Lakes, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Lakes, 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° / 57°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Lakes, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
ZIP codes in Three Lakes
1 in or overlapping Three Lakes. Population shown
Cities near Three Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.6 |
| The CrossingsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.4 |
| Country WalkCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Richmond WestCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Palmetto EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.2 |
| West PerrineCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 16.1 |
| The HammocksCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.9 |
| South Miami HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Kendale LakesCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Palmetto BayVillage | 5.1 mi | 8.3 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Kendall WestCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| GouldsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Cutler BayTown | 5.9 mi | 9.9 |
| Westwood LakesCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Lakes, FL in?
- Three Lakes is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Three Lakes, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Three Lakes include 33186.
- What is the population of Three Lakes, FL?
- About 16,888 people live in Three Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Lakes?
- Nearby places include Richmond Heights (1.6 mi), The Crossings (2 mi), Country Walk (2.3 mi), Richmond West (2.8 mi), Palmetto Estates (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023