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San Sebastian, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00685

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

42,831
213/sq mi
$20,310
Median income
$115,700
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Sebastian 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
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
213
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00685 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00685 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Sebastian, San Sebastián County, Puerto Rico, with 42,831 residents across 200.8 square miles, a density of 213 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00685 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $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%. The typical home here is valued at $115,700 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $502 monthly, and 73.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 00685 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page, 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 00685, San Sebastian, 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

42,831

Population

200.8

Area (sq mi)

213

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 00685 ranks nationally

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

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

$20,310 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 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

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ZIP 00685 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 00685 ranks #3 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 00685 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 00685 ranks #6 of 8 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
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

Related Areas

San Sebastián County San Sebastian, PR Puerto Rico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.