ZIP Code 00751

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Salinas · Salinas County · Puerto Rico

Population
23,129

190/sq mi

Median income
$21,952

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$87,300

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 45.7

Land area
121.7 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00751 in Salinas, Puerto Rico has a population of 23,129. The median household income is $21,952, which is 71% below the national average. Median home value is $87,300, 69% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00751 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.7 square miles in Salinas, Salinas County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 23,129 residents, producing a population density of 190 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 00751 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00751 sits at $21,952 (16% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $14,848. The poverty rate stands at 47.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $87,300 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $485 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00751 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Salinas County, so you can benchmark 00751 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 00751, Salinas, 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

23,129

Population

121.7

Area (sq mi)

190

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00751?

45.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 5.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%

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?

$21,952

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$14,848

Per Capita Income

47.1%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,593

Total Housing Units

8,406

Occupied Units

2,187

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$87,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$485

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00751 vs 00704 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00704 Aguirre, PR 8,577 3.5 mi
00784 Guayama, PR 44,637 7.5 mi
00705 Aibonito, PR 25,598 8.3 mi
00757 Santa Isabel, PR 23,263 9.3 mi
00786 La Plata, PR 357 10.1 mi
00736 Cayey, PR 51,532 9.1 mi
00769 Coamo, PR 40,248 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00751 in?
ZIP code 00751 (Salinas) is located in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. Salinas Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salinas-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00751?
ZIP code 00751 in Salinas, PR has a population of 23,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00751?
The median household income in ZIP 00751 is $21,952, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00751?
The median home value in ZIP 00751 is $87,300, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00751?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00751 is Two or More Ethnicities at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00751?
In ZIP code 00751, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 00751?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00751 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00751?
In ZIP code 00751, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00751?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00751 is 47.1% 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 Salinas, 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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