Pinecrest Florida Map

About Pinecrest, Florida

Pinecrest is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 18,462. The population density is 939.9 people per km². Pinecrest is located at 25.6670°N, 80.3081°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33156.

Pinecrest breathes a humid, verdant air, a place where the manicured lawns of grand homes often spill into wilder pockets of subtropical growth. It lies 1.0 miles south-east of Kendall, FL (from Kendall, FL: bearing 146°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east of The Hammocks. Here, the land lies low and flat, a gentle, almost imperceptible slope towards the distant, unseen coast, fed by a rich, dark soil that cradles the roots of towering oaks and flamboyant trees. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, dappling the pavement in shifting patterns, and the persistent hum of cicadas forms a constant, almost musical backdrop to the daily lives of its residents. The character of Pinecrest is one of quiet affluence and a deep connection to the lush, natural world that surrounds it, a suburban Eden where nature’s exuberance is both respected and carefully managed. Originally part of the vast agricultural lands that defined South Florida’s early economy, Pinecrest developed from a landscape dotted with avocado groves and nurseries into the residential haven it is today. The transition reflects a broader shift in the region, moving from agrarian roots to a burgeoning hub of commerce and residential development, yet echoes of its agricultural past can still be seen in the mature trees and the verdant character of the neighborhoods. While not a center for heavy industry, its proximity to Miami fuels a local economy driven by service industries and the needs of its affluent population, fostering a sense of stability and well-being. Pinecrest itself holds a distinct charm, a community that has carefully cultivated its identity, balancing the convenience of urban access with the serene, natural beauty of its unique South Florida setting, a place where the air itself seems to hold the sweet scent of blooming jasmine and the memory of sun-drenched days.

About This Pinecrest Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pinecrest, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pinecrest and Miami-Dade County.

Detailed location data for Pinecrest includes the ZIP code (34141), telephone area code (904, 305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pinecrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.