Westchester, Florida

Westchester, Florida
Census-designated place
Sign marking entrance to Westchester on Bird Road, just west of the Palmetto Expressway
Sign marking entrance to Westchester on Bird Road, just west of the Palmetto Expressway
Map of Westchester CDP after merging with University Park CDP in 2020
Map of Westchester CDP after merging with University Park CDP in 2020
Coordinates: 25°44′49″N 80°20′13″W / 25.74694°N 80.33694°W / 25.74694; -80.33694
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
Established1860
Area
[1]
 • Total8.11 sq mi (20.99 km2)
 • Land7.95 sq mi (20.60 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
Elevation
8 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total56,384
 • Density7,089.65/sq mi (2,737.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
33144, 33155, 33165, 33174, 33175 (all Miami)
Area code(s)305, 786, 645
FIPS code12-76075[3]
GNIS feature ID2403012

Westchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Prior to the 2020 U.S. Census, the neighboring University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP, effectively doubling its geography and population.[4] Per the 2020 census, the population was 56,384.[2]

  1. ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Westchester CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
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