Brownsville

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Aerial view of Brownsville, Florida
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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.

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, FL population

Brownsville had 16,583 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,583
Density7,275 per sq mi (2,809 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brownsville at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyMiami-Dade County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population16,583 (2020)
Land area2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates25.8216° N, 80.2418° W
ZIP code33142
Census code (GEOID)1209000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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