ZIP Code 00606

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Source:

Maricao · Maricao County · Puerto Rico

Population
6,615

60/sq mi

Median income
$20,992

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,000

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 47.9

Land area
109.5 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00606 in Maricao, Puerto Rico has a population of 6,615. The median household income is $20,992, which is 72% below the national average. Median home value is $114,000, 59% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.5 square miles in Maricao, Maricao County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 6,615 residents, producing a population density of 60 people per square mile, and falls within the Puerto Rico time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 00606 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00606 sits at $20,992 (20% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $10,827. The poverty rate stands at 54.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $114,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $413 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 00606 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00606, Maricao, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,615

Population

109.5

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00606?

47.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$20,992

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$10,827

Per Capita Income

54.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,681

Total Housing Units

1,860

Occupied Units

821

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$114,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$413

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00606 vs 00637 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00637 Sabana Grande, PR 25,287 6.0 mi
00670 Las Marias, PR 9,807 5.9 mi
00631 Castaner, PR 1,852 7.0 mi
00683 San German, PR 33,772 7.6 mi
00669 Lares, PR 29,744 8.5 mi
00698 Yauco, PR 41,782 8.9 mi
00656 Guayanilla, PR 21,481 12.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00606 in?
ZIP code 00606 (Maricao) is located in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. Maricao Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maricao-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00606?
ZIP code 00606 in Maricao, PR has a population of 6,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00606?
The median household income in ZIP 00606 is $20,992, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00606?
The median home value in ZIP 00606 is $114,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00606 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00606?
In ZIP code 00606, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00606?
In ZIP code 00606, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00606 is 54.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Maricao, PR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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