Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 44 min6:31 am – 8:15 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 33 min7:03 am – 5:36 pm
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People23,823 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 32.46,656 householdsMedian household income $47,170Median home value $339,300Median rent $1,380 a month36% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,092 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.4% unemployment rate47% of adults are in the labour force, 7,551 employedMain industries: education and health care 18%, professional and business services 15%, farming, forestry and mining 11%Average commute 33 minutes72% drive alone, 15% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher68% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 37%, Spanish 57%, French or Haitian Creole 5%26% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very HighMiami-Dade County, FL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Very HighLightning Very HighRiver flooding Very HighCoastal flooding Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality56% of days had good air in 2025206 of 365 days measured158 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 47, worst day 113main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Miami-Dade County monitors, FL
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL22% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Homesteadserves 80,000 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 202114 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
