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Maricao, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00606

Maricao County, Puerto Rico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,615
60/sq mi
$20,992
Median income
$114,000
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maricao pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maricao, Maricao County, Puerto Rico, home to 6,615 residents across 109.5 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00606 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,992 (20% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $10,827. 54.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $114,000 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $413 monthly, and 79.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,615

Population

109.5

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 00606 ranks nationally

Maricao, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$20,992 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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 00606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 00606 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 00606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 00606 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

Related Areas

Maricao County Maricao, PR Puerto Rico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.