ZIP Code 00909

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San Juan · San Juan County · Puerto Rico

Population
6,230

3,941/sq mi

Median income
$23,101

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,300

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.4%

Median age 43.8

Land area
1.6 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00909 in San Juan, Puerto Rico has a population of 6,230. The median household income is $23,101, which is 70% below the national average. Median home value is $174,300, 37% below the US average. 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00909 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in San Juan, San Juan County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 6,230 residents, producing a population density of 3,941 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 00909 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00909 sits at $23,101 (11% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $26,593. The poverty rate stands at 42.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $174,300 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $757 per month, and 40.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00909 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 00909 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 00909, San Juan, 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

6,230

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

3,941

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00909?

43.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 25.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%

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?

$23,101

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$26,593

Per Capita Income

42.6%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,285

Total Housing Units

2,947

Occupied Units

1,338

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.8%
Renter 59.2%

$174,300

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$757

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 00909 vs 00912 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00912 San Juan, PR 6,801 0.5 mi
00911 San Juan, PR 8,623 1.0 mi
00918 San Juan, PR 18,056 1.4 mi
00907 San Juan, PR 17,458 1.1 mi
00915 San Juan, PR 32,820 1.5 mi
00913 San Juan, PR 9,312 1.7 mi
00917 San Juan, PR 21,053 1.8 mi
00920 San Juan, PR 17,893 2.3 mi
00906 San Juan, PR 4 2.4 mi
00936 San Juan, PR 681 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00909 in?
ZIP code 00909 (San Juan) is located in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. San Juan Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00909?
ZIP code 00909 in San Juan, PR has a population of 6,230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00909?
The median household income in ZIP 00909 is $23,101, which is 70% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00909?
The median home value in ZIP 00909 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00909?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00909 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00909?
In ZIP code 00909, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 00909?
In ZIP code 00909, approximately 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00909?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00909 is 42.6% 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 San Juan, 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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