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Orocovis, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00720

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

23,129
150/sq mi
$20,151
Median income
$101,900
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orocovis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
150
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00720 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orocovis, Orocovis County, Puerto Rico, with 23,129 residents across 154.4 square miles, a density of 150 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00720 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,151 (23% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $11,652. Poverty here runs at 50.2%, with unemployment measured at 10.7%. The typical home here is valued at $101,900 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $504 monthly, and 70.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 00720 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 00720, Orocovis, 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

23,129

Population

154.4

Area (sq mi)

150

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00720?

42.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 20.5%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.8%
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?

$20,151

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$11,652

Per Capita Income

50.2%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

39.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00720 ranks nationally

Orocovis, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$20,151 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,866

Total Housing Units

6,864

Occupied Units

2,002

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$101,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$504

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00720 vs 00687 →

ZIP 00720 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 00720 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 00720 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 00720 ranks #8 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
00687 Morovis, PR 32,610 6.9 mi
00766 Villalba, PR 26,488 6.7 mi
00794 Barranquitas, PR 30,585 7.9 mi
00638 Ciales, PR 18,941 7.5 mi
00783 Corozal, PR 36,557 8.9 mi
00769 Coamo, PR 40,248 9.4 mi
00780 Coto Laurel, PR 13,800 12.3 mi

Related Areas

Orocovis County Orocovis, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00720 in? ▼
ZIP code 00720 (Orocovis) is located in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. Orocovis Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orocovis-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00720? ▼
ZIP code 00720 in Orocovis, PR has a population of 23,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00720 is $20,151, which is 74% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00720 is $101,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00720 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00720? ▼
In ZIP code 00720, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 00720? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00720 is 39.2 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 00720? ▼
In ZIP code 00720, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00720 is 50.2% 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.