PlainZIP

Arecibo, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00612

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

67,010
383/sq mi
$24,488
Median income
$117,600
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arecibo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
383
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00612 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arecibo, Arecibo County, Puerto Rico, with 67,010 residents across 175.1 square miles, a density of 383 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00612 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,488 (6% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $15,819. 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 14.3%. The typical home here is valued at $117,600 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $510 monthly, and 64.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Arecibo County, letting you compare 00612 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 00612, Arecibo, 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

67,010

Population

175.1

Area (sq mi)

383

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00612?

45.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 13.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%

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?

$24,488

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$15,819

Per Capita Income

39.7%

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00612 ranks nationally

Arecibo, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,488 1st percentile higher than 1% 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

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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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

31,920

Total Housing Units

24,426

Occupied Units

7,494

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$117,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$510

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00612 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 00612 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 00612 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 00612 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
00616 Bajadero, PR 11,017 2.7 mi
00659 Hatillo, PR 41,953 5.8 mi
00688 Sabana Hoyos, PR 13,543 5.8 mi
00641 Utuado, PR 31,191 9.9 mi
00652 Garrochales, PR 4,715 7.5 mi
00617 Barceloneta, PR 24,597 10.0 mi
00650 Florida, PR 14,998 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arecibo County

00688 standard
Sabana Hoyos, PR
Pop: 13,543
00616 standard
Bajadero, PR
Pop: 11,017
00652 standard
Garrochales, PR
Pop: 4,715

Related Areas

Arecibo County Arecibo, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00612 in? ▼
ZIP code 00612 (Arecibo) is located in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Arecibo Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arecibo-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00612? ▼
ZIP code 00612 in Arecibo, PR has a population of 67,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00612 is $24,488, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00612 is $117,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00612 is Two or More Ethnicities at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00612? ▼
In ZIP code 00612, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 00612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00612 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00612? ▼
In ZIP code 00612, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00612 is 39.7% 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.