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Salinas, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00751

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

23,129
190/sq mi
$21,952
Median income
$87,300
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
190
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00751 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00751 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salinas, Salinas County, Puerto Rico, with 23,129 residents across 121.7 square miles, a density of 190 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00751 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,952 (16% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $14,848. 47.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.0%. Median home value sits at $87,300 (37% below the state average), median rent at $485 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Salinas County, letting you compare 00751 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 00751, Salinas, 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

121.7

Area (sq mi)

190

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 00751 ranks nationally

Salinas, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,952 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 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 00751 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 00751 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 00751 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 00751 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Salinas County

00704 standard
Aguirre, PR
Pop: 8,577

Related Areas

Salinas County Salinas, PR Puerto Rico

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.

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