PlainZIP

San Juan, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00917

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

21,053
6,266/sq mi
$19,357
Median income
$121,600
Median home value
32.2%
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.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6,266
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00917 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00917 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Juan, San Juan County, Puerto Rico, with 21,053 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 6,266 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00917 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,357 (26% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $17,172. Poverty here runs at 51.6%, with unemployment measured at 19.5%. Median home value sits at $121,600 (12% below the state average), median rent at $575 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Juan County, letting you compare 00917 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 00917, 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

21,053

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

6,266

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00917?

50.6

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 14.6%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%

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?

$19,357

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$17,172

Per Capita Income

51.6%

Poverty Rate

19.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00917 ranks nationally

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

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

$19,357 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

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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,822

Total Housing Units

8,252

Occupied Units

3,570

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.5%
Renter 54.5%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$575

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00917 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 00917 ranks #3 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 00917 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 00917 ranks #8 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
00918 San Juan, PR 18,056 1.0 mi
00915 San Juan, PR 32,820 1.1 mi
00925 San Juan, PR 8,696 1.5 mi
00923 San Juan, PR 29,086 1.1 mi
00912 San Juan, PR 6,801 1.8 mi
00913 San Juan, PR 9,312 2.0 mi
00911 San Juan, PR 8,623 2.1 mi
00909 San Juan, PR 6,230 1.8 mi
00920 San Juan, PR 17,893 2.6 mi
00979 Carolina, PR 17,030 2.4 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
00918 standard
San Juan, PR
Pop: 18,056

Related Areas

San Juan County San Juan, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00917 in? ▼
ZIP code 00917 (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 00917? ▼
ZIP code 00917 in San Juan, PR has a population of 21,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00917? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00917 is $19,357, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00917? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00917 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00917? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00917 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00917? ▼
In ZIP code 00917, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 00917? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00917 is 23.4 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 00917? ▼
In ZIP code 00917, approximately 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00917? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00917 is 51.6% 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.