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Vega Baja, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00694

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

328
158/sq mi
$16,094
Median income
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vega Baja pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
158
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00694 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00694 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vega Baja, Vega Baja County, Puerto Rico, home to just 328 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00694 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $16,094 (38% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $33,714. 47.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 76.5, and the average commute is -. To put 00694 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Vega Baja County, 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 00694, 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

328

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

158

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00694?

76.5

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$16,094

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$33,714

Per Capita Income

47.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 00694 ranks nationally

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

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

$16,094 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 36.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

96

Total Housing Units

68

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00694 vs 00693 →

ZIP 00694 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 00694 ranks #6 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 00694 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 00694 ranks #7 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
00693 Vega Baja, PR 61,038 4.3 mi
00692 Vega Alta, PR 37,511 6.3 mi
00646 Dorado, PR 38,199 7.9 mi
00674 Manati, PR 44,457 7.7 mi
00951 Toa Baja, PR 35 9.7 mi
00953 Toa Alta, PR 73,014 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vega Baja County

00693 standard
Vega Baja, PR
Pop: 61,038

Related Areas

Vega Baja County Vega Baja, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00694 in? ▼
ZIP code 00694 (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 00694? ▼
ZIP code 00694 in Vega Baja, PR has a population of 328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00694? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00694 is $16,094, which is 79% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00694? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00694 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00694? ▼
In ZIP code 00694, 36.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00694? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00694 is 47.2% 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.