PlainZIP

Cabo Rojo, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00623

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

43,061
438/sq mi
$26,388
Median income
$126,300
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cabo Rojo 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
438
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00623 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00623 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico, with 43,061 residents across 98.4 square miles, a density of 438 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00623 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,388 (1% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $16,893. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.2%. Median home value sits at $126,300 (9% below the state average), median rent at $582 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Cabo Rojo County, letting you compare 00623 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 00623, Cabo Rojo, 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

43,061

Population

98.4

Area (sq mi)

438

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00623?

46.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%

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?

$26,388

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$16,893

Per Capita Income

37.3%

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00623 ranks nationally

Cabo Rojo, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,388 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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,977

Total Housing Units

15,881

Occupied Units

5,096

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$126,300

Median Home Value

-9% 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 00623 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 00623 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 00623 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 00623 ranks #3 of 6 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
00660 Hormigueros, PR 17,250 4.4 mi
00622 Boqueron, PR 7,853 6.3 mi
00682 Mayaguez, PR 32,615 9.5 mi
00683 San German, PR 33,772 7.9 mi
00667 Lajas, PR 25,968 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cabo Rojo County

00622 standard
Boqueron, PR
Pop: 7,853

Related Areas

Cabo Rojo County Cabo Rojo, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00623 in? ▼
ZIP code 00623 (Cabo Rojo) is located in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Cabo Rojo Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cabo-rojo-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00623? ▼
ZIP code 00623 in Cabo Rojo, PR has a population of 43,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00623? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00623 is $26,388, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00623? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00623 is $126,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00623? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00623 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00623? ▼
In ZIP code 00623, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 00623? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00623 is 25.4 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 00623? ▼
In ZIP code 00623, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00623? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00623 is 37.3% 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.