PlainZIP

Catano, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00962

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

22,491
2,274/sq mi
$21,288
Median income
$124,100
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Catano 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
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,274
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00962 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00962 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Catano, Cataño County, Puerto Rico, with 22,491 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 2,274 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00962 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,288 (18% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $13,726. The poverty rate stands at 47.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. The typical home here is valued at $124,100 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of $550 monthly, and 54.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 00962 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 00962, Catano, 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

22,491

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

2,274

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00962?

43.4

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 11.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%

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?

$21,288

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$13,726

Per Capita Income

47.0%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00962 ranks nationally

Catano, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,288 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

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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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,901

Total Housing Units

7,975

Occupied Units

1,926

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$124,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$550

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00962 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 00962 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 00962 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 00962 ranks #7 of 8 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
00960 Bayamon, PR 1,779 1.6 mi
00965 Guaynabo, PR 9,134 1.6 mi
00934 Fort Buchanan, PR 288 2.2 mi
00952 Sabana Seca, PR 10,008 2.9 mi
00961 Bayamon, PR 32,429 2.6 mi
00966 Guaynabo, PR 16,676 2.9 mi
00901 San Juan, PR 7,080 2.9 mi
00906 San Juan, PR 4 3.4 mi
00959 Bayamon, PR 50,560 3.9 mi
00968 Guaynabo, PR 3,478 3.4 mi

Related Areas

Cataño County Catano, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00962 in? ▼
ZIP code 00962 (Catano) is located in Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico. Cataño Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/catao-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00962? ▼
ZIP code 00962 in Catano, PR has a population of 22,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00962? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00962 is $21,288, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00962? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00962 is $124,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00962? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00962 is Two or More Ethnicities at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00962? ▼
In ZIP code 00962, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 00962? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00962 is 23.7 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 00962? ▼
In ZIP code 00962, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00962? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00962 is 47.0% 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.