PlainZIP

San Juan, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00912

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

6,801
7,881/sq mi
$31,636
Median income
$145,900
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Juan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7,881
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00912 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00912 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Juan, San Juan County, Puerto Rico, home to 6,801 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 7,881 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00912 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,636 (21% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $28,398. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $145,900 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $780 monthly, and 54.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 00912 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 00912, San Juan, 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

6,801

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

7,881

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00912?

48.2

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 13.0%
African American 10.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%

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?

$31,636

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$28,398

Per Capita Income

31.8%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00912 ranks nationally

San Juan, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,636 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,916

Total Housing Units

2,872

Occupied Units

1,044

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$145,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00912 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 00912 ranks #9 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 00912 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 00912 ranks #5 of 9 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
00911 San Juan, PR 8,623 0.5 mi
00909 San Juan, PR 6,230 0.5 mi
00913 San Juan, PR 9,312 1.2 mi
00915 San Juan, PR 32,820 1.1 mi
00907 San Juan, PR 17,458 1.3 mi
00918 San Juan, PR 18,056 1.7 mi
00917 San Juan, PR 21,053 1.8 mi
00979 Carolina, PR 17,030 2.9 mi
00906 San Juan, PR 4 2.6 mi
00925 San Juan, PR 8,696 3.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Juan County

00926 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 108,862
00924 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 56,691
00921 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 37,763
00915 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 32,820
00923 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 29,086
00917 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 21,053

Related Areas

San Juan County San Juan, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00912 in? ▼
ZIP code 00912 (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 00912? ▼
ZIP code 00912 in San Juan, PR has a population of 6,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00912? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00912 is $31,636, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00912? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00912 is $145,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00912? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00912 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00912? ▼
In ZIP code 00912, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 00912? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00912 is 23.9 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 00912? ▼
In ZIP code 00912, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00912? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00912 is 31.8% 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.