ZIP code
33185
in Miami, FloridaPopulation 28,555
61.82/ 100
Ranked #3,615 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 11.3%)
Ranked #138 of 974 Florida ZIPs (top 14.2%)
Ranked #57 of 183 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ZIPs (top 31%)
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
208.1 days/year
in the top 0.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Uninsured (under 65)
24.3%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
77.3%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Tree cover
0.00%
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
96.9%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›PFOS in drinking water
96.9%
in the top 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
26.7%
in the bottom 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
28.7%
in the bottom 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
94.9%
in the top 10.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
6.0%
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
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
In overall standing, ZIP 33185, one of several in Miami, Florida comes out in the top 11.3% healthiest ZIPs nationally (3,615th) and the top 14.2% of Florida (138th).
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: modeled obesity sits in the bottom 8.5% nationally, modeled high blood pressure settles in the bottom 7.5% nationally, and fiber broadband registers in the top 10.6% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise stands at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. By contrast, modeled humid heat lands in the top 0.3% nationally, and uninsured is in the top 2.5% nationally. Floodplain exposure resides in the top 1.3% nationally, and modeled tree cover rests at the national minimum. PFOA in drinking water lies in the top 5.6% nationally, and PFOS in drinking water sits in the top 5.7% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. 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. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 33176, about 3.4 miles away.
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 95%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 80%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Mental Health
in the top 0.5%
8%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 17%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the bottom 0.5%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 96%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 68%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 65%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 98%
8%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 25%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 3%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 92%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 73%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 94%
8%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 49%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 60%
11%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 6%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
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
2 of our published findings list 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 83.0 ± 1.5 years. A median household income of $114,206 predicts 80.6 years — 2.4 years above.
Ranked #717 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Above its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 83.0 ± 1.5 years. The 47 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 81.0 years — 2.0 years above them.
Ranked #1,409 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
33175
Floridashares a border
Score 57.03
Closest healthier
33176
Floridaabout 3.4 mi away
Score 61.84
Similar health profile
78575
Texas99% similar profile
Score 57.40
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 | 17.8% | 15.6–20.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 28.7% | 25.6–31.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.6% | 5.1–6.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 7.6% | 6.7–8.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.3% | 4.8–5.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–4.0 |
| Depression among adults | 12.4% | 10.5–14.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.2% | 11.6–15.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.0% | 31.5–38.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 26.7% | 22.2–31.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.7% | 2.4–2.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.3% | 6.0–8.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 24.3% | 21.4–27.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.6% | 72.3–78.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.4% | 72.1–78.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.0% | 86.5–89.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 60.3% | 55.8–64.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 61.5% | 58.3–64.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.5% | 69.8–82.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.7% | 13.2–18.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.0% | 6.8–9.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.3% | 24.7–32.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.2% | 31.0–39.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.9% | 16.6–21.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.5% | 11.1–14.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.8% | 10.4–13.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.0% | 22.0–28.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.8% | 5.2–6.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.2% | 10.7–13.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.6% | 3.2–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.8–7.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 13.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 41.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 35.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 56.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | 46.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 18.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 43.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | $114,206 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | $562,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | $2,737 | $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 | 83.0 yr ± 0.78 | 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 0.78 years of 83.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
More ZIPs to explore ▾More ZIPs to explore ▴
How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured