Question 1

Is 33142 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33142 in Brownsville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Brownsville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 33142 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 33142?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33142 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 33142. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 33142 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Brownsville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 33142?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 33142 is approximately $422K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 33142 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 33142 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 33142 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33142 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Brownsville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 33142 scores similarly to the middle tier of Brownsville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Brownsville — ZIP 33142

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHARLES R DREW K-8 CENTER	PK–08	—	—	—
EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
AGENORIA S PASCHAL/OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
ORCHARD VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
GEORGIA JONES AYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
MAYA ANGELOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
MATER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—