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Vega Baja, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00693

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

61,038
599/sq mi
$24,596
Median income
$123,400
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vega Baja pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
599
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00693 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00693 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vega Baja, Vega Baja County, Puerto Rico, with 61,038 residents across 101.8 square miles, a density of 599 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00693 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,596 (6% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $16,651. Local economic indicators show a 40.6% poverty rate alongside 11.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $123,400 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $651 a month; 74.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Vega Baja County, so you can benchmark 00693 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 00693, Vega Baja, 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

61,038

Population

101.8

Area (sq mi)

599

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00693?

44.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 13.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%

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?

$24,596

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$16,651

Per Capita Income

40.6%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00693 ranks nationally

Vega Baja, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,596 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

27,622

Total Housing Units

22,156

Occupied Units

5,466

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$123,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$651

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00693 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 00693 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 00693 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 00693 ranks #4 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
00694 Vega Baja, PR 328 4.3 mi
00692 Vega Alta, PR 37,511 4.2 mi
00674 Manati, PR 44,457 5.9 mi
00687 Morovis, PR 32,610 7.3 mi
00646 Dorado, PR 38,199 7.7 mi
00951 Toa Baja, PR 35 9.4 mi
00783 Corozal, PR 36,557 9.4 mi
00638 Ciales, PR 18,941 11.8 mi
00719 Naranjito, PR 30,990 13.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vega Baja County

00694 standard
Vega Baja, PR
Pop: 328

Related Areas

Vega Baja County Vega Baja, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00693 in? ▼
ZIP code 00693 (Vega Baja) is located in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. Vega Baja Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vega-baja-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00693? ▼
ZIP code 00693 in Vega Baja, PR has a population of 61,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00693? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00693 is $24,596, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00693? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00693 is $123,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00693? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00693 is Two or More Ethnicities at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00693? ▼
In ZIP code 00693, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 00693? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00693 is 29.7 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 00693? ▼
In ZIP code 00693, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00693? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00693 is 40.6% 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.