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Westchester, FL
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33144, 33155, 33165, 33174.
Population
52,032
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,542
ZIP codes
4
Westchester and its ZIP codes
Westchester at a glance
- Westchester is about 16 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $72,262, 3% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $508,700 (42% above Florida) and median rent is $1,819 a month.
Local data for Westchester, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westchester, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,262
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$508,700
Median rent
$1,819/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (33,477), Puerto Ricans (1,676), Colombian Americans (1,267).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miami-Dade County. PPP loans are for Westchester.
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
$95.4M
3,799 loans, 12,711 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westchester, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westchester, 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
69.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westchester, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.5%
U.S. 11.1% +17.4 pts
ZIP codes in Westchester
4 in or overlapping Westchester. Population shown
Cities near Westchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FountainebleauCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 4 |
| Westwood LakesCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Olympia HeightsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.7 |
| Coral TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| SweetwaterCity | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.5 |
| TamiamiCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 7 |
| Glenvar HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.1 |
| West MiamiCity | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Kendale LakesCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 8.1 |
| South MiamiCity | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| DoralCity | 5 mi | 13.8 |
| KendallCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 16.1 |
| Virginia GardensVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Kendall WestCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.8 |
| The CrossingsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westchester, FL in?
- Westchester is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Westchester, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westchester include 33144, 33155, 33165, 33174.
- What is the population of Westchester, FL?
- About 52,032 people live in Westchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westchester?
- Nearby places include Fountainebleau (1.8 mi), Westwood Lakes (1.9 mi), Olympia Heights (2 mi), Coral Terrace (2.5 mi), Sweetwater (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023