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Hatillo, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00659

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

41,953
388/sq mi
$27,513
Median income
$135,800
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hatillo 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
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
388
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00659 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00659 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hatillo, Hatillo County, Puerto Rico, with 41,953 residents across 108.2 square miles, a density of 388 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00659 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,513 (5% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $16,335. 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Housing costs here run $135,800 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $593 a month; 71.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 00659 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 00659, Hatillo, 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

41,953

Population

108.2

Area (sq mi)

388

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00659?

45.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.2%
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?

$27,513

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$16,335

Per Capita Income

37.8%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00659 ranks nationally

Hatillo, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,513 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,983

Total Housing Units

13,338

Occupied Units

3,645

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$135,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$593

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00659 vs 00627 →

ZIP 00659 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 00659 ranks #2 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 00659 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 00659 ranks the highest of 7 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
00627 Camuy, PR 35,159 4.2 mi
00612 Arecibo, PR 67,010 5.8 mi
00616 Bajadero, PR 11,017 8.4 mi
00678 Quebradillas, PR 27,819 8.8 mi
00669 Lares, PR 29,744 10.8 mi
00641 Utuado, PR 31,191 11.5 mi

Related Areas

Hatillo County Hatillo, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00659 in? ▼
ZIP code 00659 (Hatillo) is located in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Hatillo Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hatillo-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00659? ▼
ZIP code 00659 in Hatillo, PR has a population of 41,953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00659? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00659 is $27,513, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00659? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00659 is $135,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00659? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00659 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00659? ▼
In ZIP code 00659, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 00659? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00659 is 26.2 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 00659? ▼
In ZIP code 00659, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00659? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00659 is 37.8% 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.