ZIP Code 00685

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San Sebastian · San Sebastián County · Puerto Rico

Population
42,831

213/sq mi

Median income
$20,310

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,700

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.7%

Median age 46.3

Land area
200.8 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00685 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico has a population of 42,831. The median household income is $20,310, which is 73% below the national average. Median home value is $115,700, 58% below the US average. 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00685 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.8 square miles in San Sebastian, San Sebastián County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 42,831 residents, producing a population density of 213 people per square mile, and falls within the Puerto Rico time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 00685 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00685 sits at $20,310 (22% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $12,313. The poverty rate stands at 49.3% and the unemployment rate at 13.4%. On housing, the median home value is $115,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $502 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00685 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 00685 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00685, San Sebastian, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

42,831

Population

200.8

Area (sq mi)

213

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00685?

46.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 98.7%

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?

$20,310

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$12,313

Per Capita Income

49.3%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

19,442

Total Housing Units

14,790

Occupied Units

4,652

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$115,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$502

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00685 vs 00670 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00670 Las Marias, PR 9,807 6.9 mi
00678 Quebradillas, PR 27,819 7.3 mi
00676 Moca, PR 40,316 7.7 mi
00669 Lares, PR 29,744 8.1 mi
00662 Isabela, PR 43,282 9.1 mi
00627 Camuy, PR 35,159 9.3 mi
00603 Aguadilla, PR 54,689 12.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00685 in?
ZIP code 00685 (San Sebastian) is located in San Sebastián Municipio, Puerto Rico. San Sebastián Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-sebastin-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00685?
ZIP code 00685 in San Sebastian, PR has a population of 42,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00685?
The median household income in ZIP 00685 is $20,310, which is 73% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00685?
The median home value in ZIP 00685 is $115,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00685?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00685 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00685?
In ZIP code 00685, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 00685?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00685 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 00685?
In ZIP code 00685, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00685?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00685 is 49.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for San Sebastian, PR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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