ZIP Code 00918

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San Juan · San Juan County · Puerto Rico

Population
18,056

3,273/sq mi

Median income
$39,287

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$230,900

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
60.8%

Median age 45.4

Land area
5.5 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00918 in San Juan, Puerto Rico has a population of 18,056. The median household income is $39,287, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $230,900, 17% below the US average. 60.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00918 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in San Juan, San Juan County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 18,056 residents, producing a population density of 3,273 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 00918 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00918 sits at $39,287 (51% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $38,483. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $230,900 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $563 per month, and 48.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00918 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 00918 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 00918, 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

18,056

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

3,273

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00918?

45.4

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 12.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.7%
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?

$39,287

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$38,483

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,265

Total Housing Units

8,255

Occupied Units

3,010

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.6%
Renter 51.4%

$230,900

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$563

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00918 vs 00917 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00917 San Juan, PR 21,053 1.0 mi
00909 San Juan, PR 6,230 1.4 mi
00920 San Juan, PR 17,893 1.6 mi
00912 San Juan, PR 6,801 1.7 mi
00936 San Juan, PR 681 1.9 mi
00915 San Juan, PR 32,820 1.7 mi
00925 San Juan, PR 8,696 1.8 mi
00927 San Juan, PR 14,936 2.3 mi
00923 San Juan, PR 29,086 2.0 mi
00911 San Juan, PR 8,623 2.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00918 in?
ZIP code 00918 (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 00918?
ZIP code 00918 in San Juan, PR has a population of 18,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00918?
The median household income in ZIP 00918 is $39,287, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00918?
The median home value in ZIP 00918 is $230,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00918?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00918 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00918?
In ZIP code 00918, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.8% 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 00918?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00918 is 21.0 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 00918?
In ZIP code 00918, approximately 48.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00918?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00918 is 26.7% 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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