PlainZIP

Barceloneta, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00617

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

24,597
625/sq mi
$25,013
Median income
$126,800
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
625
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00617 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barceloneta, Barceloneta County, Puerto Rico, with 24,597 residents across 39.4 square miles, a density of 625 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00617 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,013 (4% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $16,121. Local economic indicators show a 41.6% poverty rate alongside 10.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $126,800 (8% below the state average), median rent at $582 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 00617 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 00617, Barceloneta, 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

24,597

Population

39.4

Area (sq mi)

625

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00617?

43.1

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 8.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%

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?

$25,013

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$16,121

Per Capita Income

41.6%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00617 ranks nationally

Barceloneta, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,013 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,808

Total Housing Units

9,063

Occupied Units

1,745

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$126,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$582

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00617 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 00617 ranks #4 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 00617 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 00617 ranks #2 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
00652 Garrochales, PR 4,715 3.2 mi
00674 Manati, PR 44,457 4.7 mi
00650 Florida, PR 14,998 7.0 mi
00688 Sabana Hoyos, PR 13,543 6.0 mi
00616 Bajadero, PR 11,017 7.3 mi
00612 Arecibo, PR 67,010 10.0 mi
00687 Morovis, PR 32,610 12.5 mi

Related Areas

Barceloneta County Barceloneta, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00617 in? ▼
ZIP code 00617 (Barceloneta) is located in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico. Barceloneta Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barceloneta-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00617? ▼
ZIP code 00617 in Barceloneta, PR has a population of 24,597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00617 is $25,013, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00617 is $126,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00617 is Two or More Ethnicities at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00617? ▼
In ZIP code 00617, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 00617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00617 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00617? ▼
In ZIP code 00617, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00617 is 41.6% 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.