Summary
Fisher Island in Miami Beach became the most expensive ZIP code in the U.S. in 2025, with homes selling for a median price of $9.5 million. The area's appeal is due to its beauty, privacy, and location near downtown Miami. Many wealthy buyers are moving to the south, expanding the luxury home market beyond just the East and West Coasts.
Key Facts
- Fisher Island's ZIP code 33109 had a median home sale price of $9.5 million in 2025.
- Atherton, California's ZIP code 94027 was second with homes selling for $8.3 million.
- Sagaponack, New York, in the Hamptons had a median sale price of $5.9 million.
- California made up 61% of the top 120 expensive ZIP codes.
- Fisher Island residents pay extra fees, including a $500,000 membership and $40,000 for amenities.
- The area is attractive because of its beauty, isolation, and proximity to downtown Miami.
- Coastal areas remain expensive, but climate change is affecting high-risk markets.
- More wealthy buyers are purchasing homes in the southern U.S., spreading luxury housing markets beyond the coasts.
