ZIP Code 00979

Located in Carolina, PR (Carolina County)

ZIP Code 00979 (Carolina, PR): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 14,776 residents (1,467 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $189,373
  • Average Household Income: $40,049

ZIP code 00979 primarily serves Carolina, PR in Carolina County. An estimated 14,776 people live within this area, with about 1,467 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 00979, the average price is around $189,373. That makes local housing 36% higher than the Puerto Rico average of $138,790, and 39% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 00979 earns about $40,049 a year. This income is 54% higher than the average family in Puerto Rico ($26,050), and 49% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 14,776
Median Household Income $40,049
Median Home Value $189,373
Median Age 53.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$25,419
Labor Force Participation54.8%
Unemployment Rate8.7%
Average Commute Time25.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate66.4%
Median Rent$955
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)35.6%
Total Housing Units8,002

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityCarolina
CountyCarolina
County FIPS72031
Metro Area (CBSA)San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR
Combined Area (CSA)San Juan-Bayamón, PR
Population Density1,467.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)18.4373, -66.0089
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.66
Dual Income Families40.4%

Marital Status

Married38.1%
Never Married31.8%
Divorced22.3%
Widowed7.8%

Gender

Male48.6%
Female51.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)8.5%
Poverty Rate21.6%

Key Population Groups

Veterans2.3%
Disabled Population18.9%
Limited English Proficiency38.5%

All ZIP Codes in Carolina

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
00987 55,747 $43,159 $155,823
00983 31,472 $35,638 $160,098
00985 30,497 $33,863 $147,352
00979 Current 14,776 $40,049 $189,373
00982 14,050 $28,906 $142,409
00981 - - -
00984 - - -
00986 - - -
00988 - - -

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
00982 Carolina, PR 2.2 miles 14,050
00983 Carolina, PR 2.3 miles 31,472
00913 San Juan, PR 2.4 miles 6,943
00915 San Juan, PR 2.4 miles 24,607
00923 San Juan, PR 2.6 miles 24,551
00924 San Juan, PR 2.6 miles 49,922
00917 San Juan, PR 2.9 miles 17,116
00911 San Juan, PR 3.3 miles 7,297
00912 San Juan, PR 3.4 miles 5,845
00925 San Juan, PR 3.7 miles 4,882
00909 San Juan, PR 3.9 miles 5,633
00918 San Juan, PR 4 miles 16,172
00985 Carolina, PR 4.6 miles 30,497
00907 San Juan, PR 5 miles 15,817
00927 San Juan, PR 5.3 miles 13,868
00920 San Juan, PR 5.5 miles 15,900
00921 San Juan, PR 6 miles 33,119
00901 San Juan, PR 6.4 miles 6,398
00968 Guaynabo, PR 6.4 miles 3,633
00965 Guaynabo, PR 6.8 miles 5,848
00772 Loiza, PR 6.9 miles 16,829
00926 San Juan, PR 6.9 miles 92,284
00976 Trujillo Alto, PR 6.9 miles 60,620
00966 Guaynabo, PR 7.4 miles 18,791
00987 Carolina, PR 7.9 miles 55,747
00969 Guaynabo, PR 8.2 miles 42,231
00962 Catano, PR 8.6 miles 18,947
00960 Bayamon, PR 8.9 miles 3,025
00959 Bayamon, PR 10.3 miles 46,260
00961 Bayamon, PR 10.4 miles 28,888
00729 Canovanas, PR 10.7 miles 47,067
00971 Guaynabo, PR 10.8 miles 24,367
00952 Sabana Seca, PR 11.8 miles 8,165
00778 Gurabo, PR 12.2 miles 40,203
00957 Bayamon, PR 12.7 miles 40,194
00949 Toa Baja, PR 13.4 miles 65,867
00956 Bayamon, PR 13.4 miles 66,734
00745 Rio Grande, PR 14.2 miles 46,739
00725 Caguas, PR 15.1 miles 73,462
00703 Aguas Buenas, PR 15.4 miles 24,263
00727 Caguas, PR 16.2 miles 55,191
00777 Juncos, PR 16.2 miles 37,446
00951 Toa Baja, PR 16.2 miles 389
00953 Toa Alta, PR 16.5 miles 66,156
00646 Dorado, PR 18.1 miles 35,998
00719 Naranjito, PR 19 miles 29,932
00771 Las Piedras, PR 19.5 miles 35,094
00773 Luquillo, PR 19.6 miles 17,532
00754 San Lorenzo, PR 20.3 miles 36,728
00782 Comerio, PR 20.4 miles 18,128
00739 Cidra, PR 20.7 miles 34,578
00692 Vega Alta, PR 21.6 miles 32,802
00718 Naguabo, PR 21.6 miles 23,026
00783 Corozal, PR 22.9 miles 34,259
00738 Fajardo, PR 23.8 miles 29,980
00791 Humacao, PR 24 miles 45,455
00736 Cayey, PR 24.6 miles 45,306
00741 Punta Santiago, PR 25.1 miles 3,716
00735 Ceiba, PR 25.3 miles 10,949
00786 La Plata, PR 25.3 miles 165
00694 Vega Baja, PR 25.4 miles 125
00693 Vega Baja, PR 25.5 miles 55,387
00740 Puerto Real, PR 25.6 miles 1,583
00794 Barranquitas, PR 25.8 miles 28,668
00767 Yabucoa, PR 26.4 miles 29,962
00705 Aibonito, PR 27.2 miles 24,471
00723 Patillas, PR 28 miles 15,643
00687 Morovis, PR 28.2 miles 28,397
00707 Maunabo, PR 29.6 miles 10,319
00714 Arroyo, PR 30.5 miles 15,341
00784 Guayama, PR 31 miles 34,981
00720 Orocovis, PR 31.3 miles 21,037
00674 Manati, PR 31.5 miles 39,093
00769 Coamo, PR 33.1 miles 33,602
00751 Salinas, PR 33.6 miles 19,343
00638 Ciales, PR 34.7 miles 17,319
00704 Aguirre, PR 35.1 miles 6,256
00617 Barceloneta, PR 36.1 miles 22,584
00766 Villalba, PR 37.3 miles 21,572
00650 Florida, PR 38.2 miles 13,200
00652 Garrochales, PR 38.9 miles 4,504
00757 Santa Isabel, PR 39.6 miles 19,853
00688 Sabana Hoyos, PR 40.6 miles 10,028
00664 Jayuya, PR 41.2 miles 14,807
00795 Juana Diaz, PR 41.6 miles 43,367
00616 Bajadero, PR 43.2 miles 9,717
00780 Coto Laurel, PR 43.6 miles 13,446
00765 Vieques, PR 43.7 miles 8,078
00612 Arecibo, PR 45.7 miles 62,908
00641 Utuado, PR 47 miles 23,831
00731 Ponce, PR 47.1 miles 9,724
00715 Mercedita, PR 47.3 miles 2,082
00775 Culebra, PR 48.2 miles 1,387
00730 Ponce, PR 48.6 miles 31,081
00716 Ponce, PR 49.1 miles 27,945
00717 Ponce, PR 49.7 miles 14,577