ZIP Code 00968

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Guaynabo · Guaynabo County · Puerto Rico

Population
3,478

2,933/sq mi

Median income
$58,869

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$226,500

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
76.2%

Median age 60.2

Land area
1.2 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00968 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico has a population of 3,478. The median household income is $58,869, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $226,500, 19% below the US average. 76.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00968 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Guaynabo, Guaynabo County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 3,478 residents, producing a population density of 2,933 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 00968 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00968 sits at $58,869 (126% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $59,360. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $226,500 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,005 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Guaynabo County, so you can benchmark 00968 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 00968, Guaynabo, 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

3,478

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

2,933

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00968?

60.2

Median Age

41.1%

Male

58.9%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%

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?

$58,869

Median Household Income

+126% vs state

$59,360

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,427

Total Housing Units

2,005

Occupied Units

422

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$226,500

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$1,005

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00968 vs 00966 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00966 Guaynabo, PR 16,676 1.1 mi
00920 San Juan, PR 17,893 1.0 mi
00921 San Juan, PR 37,763 1.3 mi
00934 Fort Buchanan, PR 288 1.5 mi
00936 San Juan, PR 681 1.9 mi
00965 Guaynabo, PR 9,134 2.1 mi
00969 Guaynabo, PR 42,219 2.7 mi
00927 San Juan, PR 14,936 2.3 mi
00918 San Juan, PR 18,056 2.5 mi
00960 Bayamon, PR 1,779 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00968 in?
ZIP code 00968 (Guaynabo) is located in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Guaynabo Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guaynabo-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00968?
ZIP code 00968 in Guaynabo, PR has a population of 3,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00968?
The median household income in ZIP 00968 is $58,869, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00968?
The median home value in ZIP 00968 is $226,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00968?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00968 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00968?
In ZIP code 00968, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.2% 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 00968?
In ZIP code 00968, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00968?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00968 is 11.6% 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 Guaynabo, 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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