Brownsville
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Brownsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 16,583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gladeview, 1.3 miles N.
- 16,583residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 7,275 / sq mipopulation density
- 33142ZIP code
About Brownsville
Brownsville (also known as Brown Sub) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) that is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 US census, the population was 16,583, up from 15,313 in 2010. After three decades of population loss, Brownsville gained population for the first time in over 40 years in the 2010 US Census.
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Living in Brownsville
- Median household income
- $40,795
- Median home value
- $325,200
- Median rent
- $1,252/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Brownsville had 16,583 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,583 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,275 per sq mi (2,809 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brownsville at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,583 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.8216° N, 80.2418° W |
| ZIP code | 33142 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1209000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brownsville
- Gladeview1.3 mi N
- West Little River2.5 mi N
- Miami Springs2.9 mi W
- Virginia Gardens3.6 mi W
- Pinewood3.6 mi NE
- El Portal3.7 mi NE
- Miami3.8 mi SE
- Westview4.2 mi N
- Miami Shores5.0 mi NE
- Hialeah5.1 mi NW
- Opa-locka5.5 mi N
- West Miami5.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brownsville
What county is Brownsville in?
Brownsville is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What is the population of Brownsville, FL?
16,583 people lived in Brownsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brownsville, FL?
The ZIP code of Brownsville is 33142.
What is the elevation of Brownsville?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brownsville?
Gladeview (1.3 mi), West Little River (2.5 mi), Miami Springs (2.9 mi), Virginia Gardens (3.6 mi), Pinewood (3.6 mi).
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