PlainZIP

San German, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00683

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

33,772
250/sq mi
$18,543
Median income
$111,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San German 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.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
250
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00683 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00683 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San German, San Germán County, Puerto Rico, with 33,772 residents across 135.1 square miles, a density of 250 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00683 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $18,543 (29% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $13,307. 48.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.6%. Housing costs here run $111,900 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $482 a month; 66.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 00683 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 00683, San German, 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

33,772

Population

135.1

Area (sq mi)

250

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00683?

48.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%

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?

$18,543

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$13,307

Per Capita Income

48.6%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00683 ranks nationally

San German, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$18,543 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

15,367

Total Housing Units

11,218

Occupied Units

4,149

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$111,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$482

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00683 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 00683 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 00683 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 00683 ranks #9 of 9 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 5.3 mi
00667 Lajas, PR 25,968 6.8 mi
00637 Sabana Grande, PR 25,287 6.6 mi
00623 Cabo Rojo, PR 43,061 7.9 mi
00606 Maricao, PR 6,615 7.6 mi
00670 Las Marias, PR 9,807 9.4 mi
00682 Mayaguez, PR 32,615 10.8 mi
00622 Boqueron, PR 7,853 11.1 mi
00647 Ensenada, PR 6,172 11.7 mi
00653 Guanica, PR 13,307 12.9 mi

Related Areas

San Germán County San German, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00683 in? ▼
ZIP code 00683 (San German) is located in San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico. San Germán Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-germn-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00683? ▼
ZIP code 00683 in San German, PR has a population of 33,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00683? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00683 is $18,543, which is 76% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00683? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00683 is $111,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00683? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00683 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00683? ▼
In ZIP code 00683, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 00683? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00683 is 26.7 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 00683? ▼
In ZIP code 00683, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00683? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00683 is 48.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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