Vieques, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00765

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

9,098
185/sq mi
$19,803
Median income
$100,000
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vieques 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
185
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00765 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00765 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.3 square miles in Vieques, Vieques County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 9,098 residents, producing a population density of 185 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 00765 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00765 sits at $19,803 (24% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $11,056. The poverty rate stands at 59.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $100,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $430 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00765 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 00765 sits relative to Puerto Rico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 00765, Vieques, 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

9,098

Population

49.3

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00765?

46.5

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 6.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%

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?

$19,803

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$11,056

Per Capita Income

59.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 00765 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$19,803 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,504

Total Housing Units

3,125

Occupied Units

2,379

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$100,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$430

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00765 in?
ZIP code 00765 (Vieques) is located in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. Vieques Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vieques-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00765?
ZIP code 00765 in Vieques, PR has a population of 9,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00765?
The median household income in ZIP 00765 is $19,803, which is 74% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00765?
The median home value in ZIP 00765 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00765?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00765 is Two or More Ethnicities at 9.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00765?
In ZIP code 00765, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00765?
In ZIP code 00765, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00765?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00765 is 59.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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