North Miami

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

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North Miami is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 60,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Biscayne Park, 1.5 miles SW.

About North Miami

North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay and hosts the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. Originally the "Town of Arch Creek", the area was incorporated as the "Town of Miami Shores", which was renamed the "Town of North Miami" in 1931. It was reincorporated as a city in 1953. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, North Miami had a population of 60,191.

The city is also home to the Oleta River State Park, which is the state's largest urban park.

North Miami is known for its large Haitian American population, and the city is strongly influenced by its Haitian heritage. It has one of the largest concentrations of Haitian-Americans in the United States. The city also has a large population of other West Indians, such as Jamaicans and Bahamians.

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Living in North Miami

Median household income
$57,188
Median home value
$365,000
Median rent
$1,702/mo
Median age
38.3
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North Miami, FL population

North Miami had 60,191 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census60,191
Density7,116 per sq mi (2,747 per km²)

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

North Miami at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyMiami-Dade County
TypeCity
Population60,191 (2020)
Land area8.46 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Water area1.59 sq mi (4.12 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates25.9008° N, 80.1685° W
ZIP codes33161, 33154, 33162, 33181
Official websitenorthmiamifl.gov
Census code (GEOID)1249450

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

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Frequently asked questions about North Miami

What county is North Miami in?

North Miami is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

What is the population of North Miami, FL?

60,191 people lived in North Miami at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North Miami, FL?

The main ZIP code is 33161. Other ZIP codes: 33154, 33162, 33181.

What is the elevation of North Miami?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North Miami?

Biscayne Park (1.5 mi), North Miami Beach (2.0 mi), Biscayne Gardens (2.2 mi), Bay Harbor Islands (2.3 mi), Miami Shores (2.4 mi).

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