Hialeah, Florida

Hialeah: The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is located just west of Miami. Hialeah is known for its Cuban culture, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Hialeah Gardens Speedway and the Miami Hialeah Airport.

About

Hialeah is a city located in the county of Miami-Dade in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 224,669 and a population density of 3,801 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 232,027 inhabitants.

The city was created 99 years ago in 1925.

Hialeah is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. With over 230,000 residents, it is the sixth largest city in Florida.

History and Origins

Hialeah was founded in the 1920s as a neighborhood of Miami. It underwent rapid growth and development, formally incorporating as a city in 1925.

Key historical facts:

  • Founded in the 1920s as a Miami streetcar suburb
  • Incorporated as its own city in 1925
  • Experienced population boom after 1959 Cuban Revolution
  • Became known as the “City of Progress” due to rapid development

Economy and Major Industries

Hialeah relies heavily on industrial manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Major companies and employers include:

  • Medley Pharmaceuticals
  • Miami-Dade Police Department
  • Home Depot regional office
  • Numerous textile and apparel factories

The city serves as a working-class suburb of Miami.

Attractions and Things to Do

Notable attractions include:

  • Amelia Earhart Park for watersports and hiking
  • Hialeah Park Race Track for thoroughbred racing
  • Milander Center for arts performances
  • Vintage Art Deco architecture in the historic downtown
  • Popular Cuban restaurants and shops

Hialeah provides a unique mix of industry, racing, culture, and Cuban heritage.

Hialeah locator map
Location of Hialeah on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Hialeah

Population : 232,027 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Miami-Dade County
Postal code : 33002, 33010-33018
Area : 59.1 km2
Altitude : 7 feet / 2 meters
Establishment : September 09, 1925 (99 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 23:03:02 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 3,926 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.17% (2010-2020)
Western Union building in Hialeah  Florida '9362912763' image
Western Union building in Hialeah Florida '9362912763'
Western Union building in Hialeah  Florida '9362912763' image

Geography

Hialeah is located at 25°51'27"N 80°16'41"W (25.8576000, -80.2781100).

Hialeah map

Demographics

The population of Hialeah increased by 3.17% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 224,669 - census
2011 228,127 1.52% estimation process
2012 230,445 1.01% estimation process
2013 232,316 0.81% estimation process
2014 232,850 0.23% estimation process
2015 233,872 0.44% estimation process
2016 234,283 0.18% estimation process
2017 236,314 0.86% estimation process
2018 234,941 -0.58% estimation process
2019 233,339 -0.69% estimation process
2020 232,027 -0.57% estimation process

Hialeah zip code is 33010. County name: Miami-Dade, County fips: 12086

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Best Things to Do in Hialeah

1 Amelia Earhart Park

Rating: 4.6 (7481)

401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13056858389 🔗 Url

Amelia Earhart Park

2 Hialeah Park Racing & Casino

Rating: 4.1 (3455)

100 E 32nd St, Hialeah, FL 33013, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13058858000 🔗 Url

Hialeah Park Racing & Casino

3 Santa's Enchanted Forest

Rating: 4 (2070)

3100 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013, United States ➦ Show Map

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Santa's Enchanted Forest

4 McDonald Park

Rating: 4.4 (740)

7505 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014, United States ➦ Show Map

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McDonald Park

5 Bucky Dent Park

Rating: 4.5 (472)

2250 W 60th St, Hialeah, FL 33016, United States ➦ Show Map

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Bucky Dent Park

Where ot Eat in Hialeah

1 El Palacio de los Jugos

Rating: 4.3 (4832)

1275 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13058257858 🔗 Url

El Palacio de los Jugos

2 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (4095)

1350 W 49th St Bldg .1, Hialeah, FL 33012, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13058191541 🔗 Url

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3 Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill

Rating: 4.4 (2968)

1550 W 84th St, Hialeah, FL 33014, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13058210993 🔗 Url

Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill

4 La Carreta

Rating: 4.1 (2939)

5350 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13058235200 🔗 Url

La Carreta

5 Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 4 (2215)

3690 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012, United States ➦ Show Map

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

Where to Stay in Hialeah

1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami - Hialeah, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4 (846)

6650 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33016, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +13053627777 🔗 Url

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami - Hialeah, an IHG Hotel

Other Places in Hialeah

1 Hialeah City Hall

Rating: 3.2 (51)

501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 ➦ Show Map

☎ +13058835800 🔗 Url

Hialeah City Hall

2 Miami Lakes Town Hall

Rating: 4.4 (14)

6601 Main St, Hialeah, FL 33014 ➦ Show Map

☎ +13053646100 🔗 Url

Miami Lakes Town Hall

3 Hialeah Code Compliance

Rating: 1.6 (7)

501 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 ➦ Show Map

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4 City of Hialeah Department of Education and Community Services

Rating: 1 (1)

7400 W 24th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33016, United States ➦ Show Map

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People born in Hialeah (45)

People born in Hialeah, including baseball player Gio Gonzalez, football player from the USA Thaddeus Lewis, soccer player Neil Covone, .

List

  • Alex Avila (Professional baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks) he was born in 29/01/1987
  • Anthony Rosano (Movie film actor) he was born in 31/01/1977
  • Eric Hosmer (American baseball player) he was born in 24/10/1989
  • Jimmy Brown (American tennis player) he was born in 28/04/1965
  • Luis Exposito (American baseball player) he was born in 20/01/1987
  • Terry Borcheller (American racecar driver) he was born in 22/03/1966
  • Bobby Estalella (American baseball player) he was born in 23/08/1974
  • Chris Cavanaugh (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) he was born in 01/07/1962
  • Corey Lemonier (American football player, defensive end) he was born in 19/11/1991
  • David Norona (Cuban-American actor) he was born in 14/12/1972
  • Greg Jackson (American football player and coach) he was born in 20/08/1966
  • Gabriel Morales (actor, ballet dancer and singer) he was born in 22/06/1995
  • John Grosskopf (American academic)
  • Luchi Gonzalez (American soccer player) he was born in 14/07/1980
  • Nick Esasky (American baseball player) he was born in 24/02/1960
  • Oscar Muñoz (American baseball player) he was born in 25/09/1969
  • Rene Garcia (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1974
  • Richard Kastle (American pianist and composer) he was born in 15/12/1958

Schools in Hialeah

College & universities near Hialeah, FL

Code Name City ZIP
449092 College of Business and Technology-Hialeah Hialeah (FL) 33012
419660 Beauty Schools of America-Hialeah Hialeah (FL) 33012
423120 Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp Hialeah (FL) 33012-4861
476498 Futura Career Institute Hialeah (FL) 33012-3325
483470 More Tech Institute Hialeah (FL) 33012

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Hialeah, FL

Code Name Address Type
MIA Miami Intermodal Center 8303 NW 37th Ave RAIL
HOL Hollywood 3001 Hollywood Blvd RAIL
FTL Fort Lauderdale 200 S.W. 21 Terrace RAIL
DFB Deerfield Beach 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd RAIL
DLB Delray Beach 345 South Congress Ave RAIL

Post offices near Hialeah

Post Office Name City ZIP
Brigh Post Office Hialeah (FL) 33013
Palm Villag Post Office Hialeah (FL) 33002
Hialeah Post Office Hialeah (FL) 33010
Promenad Post Office Hialeah (FL) 33012
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Post Office Miami (FL) 33147

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Doral 67,792 A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Carol City 63,031 Census designated place
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Fountainebleau 59,764 Census designated place
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Tamiami 55,271 Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Hammocks 51,003 Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
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Distance to Other Cities

Hialeah distances to largest Florida cities