ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33179

Part of Ives Estates, FL

Pop. 51,591·Miami-Dade County·211th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,322/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$390

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 33179 · $2,322

More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,190

2 BR

$2,670

3 BR

$3,430

4 BR+

$3,960

Research median

$2,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33179 is 0.1% below its high of $2,325 in April 2025, at $2,322 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33179 changed +0.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33179 rose 55% while median household income rose 33% ($49,016 to $65,211). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 33179 is 55.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,211) is $1,630 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,000).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33169, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,065/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33179. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,864/yr

At $2,322/mo median

Location

CityIves Estates

StateFL

CountyMiami-Dade County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33179 (Ives Estates, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

51,591

Median income

$65,211

Median age

Renters

43.3%

Age distribution

21.7%

22.2%

26.9%

12.5%

16.7%

Under 1821.7%

18–3422.2%

35–5426.9%

55–6412.5%

65+16.7%

Gender

45.8%

54.2%

Male45.8%

Female54.2%

Race & ethnicity

25.6%

37%

39.3%

White25.6%

Black37%

Hispanic39.3%

Asian2.2%

Education (25+)

28.4%

27.1%

34.9%

No HS diploma9.5%

HS diploma28.4%

Some college27.1%

Bachelor's+34.9%

Housing tenure

56.7%

43.3%

Owner56.7%

Renter43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33179 in Ives Estates, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,633 → $2,322

up 42.2%

Income

$52,902 → $65,211

up 23.3%

Population

46,858 → 51,591

up 10.1%

Renter share

43.1% → 43.3%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

31.4% → 34.9%

+3.5 pts

Median age

39.5 → 39

-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 33179 in Ives Estates, FL has increased 42.2% since 2021, going from about $1,633 per month to roughly $2,322 today. Household income in the area moved from $52,902 to $65,211 across the same window, up 23.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,858 to 51,591 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.4% to 34.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 33179 in Ives Estates, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 33179

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33179 covers Ives Estates, FL. The median rent here is $2,322/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($65,211/yr), ZIP 33179 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33179?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,322/mo in ZIP 33179. The local median household income is $65,211/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33179?

Rent in ZIP 33179 has risen 0.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $2,325 in April 2025.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 33179?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 33179 rose 55% while median household income rose 33%, from $49,016 to $65,211. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 33179 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33179 is one of the pricier among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #211 of 656 at $2,322/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33179 changed +0.9%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.