PlainZIP

Ensenada, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00647

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

6,172
157/sq mi
$20,023
Median income
$90,200
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ensenada 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
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00647 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00647 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ensenada, Guánica County, Puerto Rico, home to 6,172 residents across 39.4 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00647 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,023 (23% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $11,065. Local economic indicators show a 63.6% poverty rate alongside 20.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $90,200 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $466 monthly, and 70.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. To put 00647 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Guánica County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 00647, Ensenada, 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

6,172

Population

39.4

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 00647?

45.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%

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?

$20,023

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$11,065

Per Capita Income

63.6%

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 00647 ranks nationally

Ensenada, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$20,023 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

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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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,372

Total Housing Units

1,881

Occupied Units

1,491

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$90,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$466

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00647 vs 00653 →

ZIP 00647 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 00647 ranks #6 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 00647 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 00647 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
00653 Guanica, PR 13,307 3.8 mi
00637 Sabana Grande, PR 25,287 7.9 mi
00667 Lajas, PR 25,968 7.1 mi
00698 Yauco, PR 41,782 9.2 mi
00683 San German, PR 33,772 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Guánica County

00653 standard
Guanica, PR
Pop: 13,307

Related Areas

Guánica County Ensenada, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00647 in? ▼
ZIP code 00647 (Ensenada) is located in Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico. Guánica Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gunica-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00647? ▼
ZIP code 00647 in Ensenada, PR has a population of 6,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00647? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00647 is $20,023, which is 74% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00647? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00647 is $90,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00647? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00647 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00647? ▼
In ZIP code 00647, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 00647? ▼
In ZIP code 00647, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00647? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00647 is 63.6% 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.