ZIP code
33179
in Miami, FloridaPopulation 51,591
56.02/ 100
Ranked #8,258 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #328 of 974 Florida ZIPs (top 34%)
Ranked #100 of 183 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ZIPs (bottom 45%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Humid extreme heat
193.6 days/year
in the top 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST74thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
52.1%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
8.3%
in the top 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
18%
in the top 6.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
34.9%
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST55thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
91.3%
in the top 8.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
1.3 mi
in the bottom 8.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST12thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
91.3%
in the top 8.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.6 pCi/L
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Walkability
110 intersections/sq mi
in the top 8.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both humid-heat days and flood exposure.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
Judged by its overall standing, ZIP 33179, one of several in Miami, Florida sits in the top 26% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,258th) and the top 34% of Florida (328th).
An even profile, with readings pulling both ways: modeled radon settles in the bottom 0.8% nationally, and walkability lands in the top 8.9% nationally. Against that, modeled humid heat rests in the top 0.8% nationally, housing-cost burden settles in the top 2.5% nationally, and outer-floodplain exposure lands in the top 4.6% nationally. Modeled uninsured rests in the top 6.5% nationally, and floodplain exposure settles in the top 7.9% nationally. PFOA in drinking water lands in the top 8.2% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site rests in the bottom 8.2% nationally. PFOS in drinking water settles in the top 8.4% nationally.
Placed beside its immediate neighbors, outer-floodplain exposure runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put plainly, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. A healthier nearby ZIP overall is ZIP 33160, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 78%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 66%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 95%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 91%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 52%
11%
Disability
healthier than 55%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 77%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 83%
8%
Disability
healthier than 61%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 87%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 40%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 44%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 46%
11%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 53%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 56%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Disability
healthier than 49%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 24%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 38%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Above what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 81.2 ± 1.7 years. A median household income of $65,211 predicts 78.4 years — 2.8 years above.
Ranked #518 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
33009
Floridashares a border
Score 50.49
Closest healthier
33160
Floridashares a border
Score 59.48
Similar health profile
33186
Florida99% similar profile
Score 60.49
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 21.9% | 19.4–24.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.1% | 31.8–38.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.5% | 5.9–7.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.7% | 8.6–10.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–7.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.8% | 5.2–6.3 |
| Depression among adults | 14.2% | 12.1–16.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.1% | 12.5–15.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.4% | 30.9–37.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 29.6% | 24.9–34.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.7% | 3.5–4.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.4% | 11.2–15.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 18.0% | 16.1–20.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.7% | 75.0–80.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.9% | 74.8–80.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.5% | 86.0–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.8% | 59.4–68.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 57.2% | 54.0–60.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.0% | 70.5–82.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.4% | 12.1–16.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.7% | 10.1–13.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.8% | 25.2–32.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.8% | 35.4–44.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.1% | 17.9–22.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.3% | 13.6–17.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.5% | 12.1–15.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.4% | 11.9–14.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.8% | 24.5–31.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.9% | 5.3–6.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.9% | 7.1–8.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.4% | 12.8–16.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.5% | 4.1–4.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.3–7.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 13.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 22.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 34.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 52.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 5.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 48.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | 38.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 16.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 39.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | $65,211 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | $286,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | $1,875 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,604 ($968–$2,218) n=901 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.2 yr ± 0.85 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.2 yr (74.6–82.2) n=894 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.85 years of 81.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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