Edgewater (Miami) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edgewater
Neighborhood of Miami
The southern end of Edgewater, showing the new developments 1800 Club (center) and Paramount Bay at Edgewater Square (right).
Edgewater neighborhood within the City of Miami
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Miami-Dade County
City	Miami
Area
• Total	1.679 sq mi (4.35 km2)
Population  (2010)
• Total	15,005
• Density	17,289/sq mi (6,675/km2)
Time zone	UTC-05 (EST)
ZIP Code	33137, 33132
Area code(s)	305, 786
Website	Edgewater neighborhood

Edgewater is a lively neighborhood in Miami, Florida. It's located just north of Downtown Miami and the Arts & Entertainment District. To its north, you'll find Midtown and the Upper Eastside.

This area is mostly where people live. You can see many old homes from the early 1900s. Closer to Biscayne Bay in the east, there are also many tall, modern apartment buildings. Since the year 2000, Edgewater has become very popular. This is because it's so close to Downtown and cool places like the Design District. New buildings and shops are constantly being built, making the area grow quickly.

Who Lives in Edgewater?

In 2000, Edgewater was home to about 14,000 to 15,000 people. By 2010, the population had grown to over 21,000 residents. The neighborhood is a mix of different cultures and backgrounds. Many people living here have Hispanic or Latino roots. There are also Black or African American and White residents.

The area uses ZIP Codes like 33137 and 33132. It covers about 1.679 square miles (4.35 square kilometers). In 2000, there were slightly more males than females. The average age for people living here was around 32 years old. About 44% of the people in Edgewater were born outside the U.S.

Cool Buildings in Edgewater

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  The Bacardi Building is a famous landmark in Edgewater. It was built in the MiMo style.

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  This is the headquarters for the Miami New Times newspaper.