00612 ZIP Code – Arecibo, Puerto Rico
00612 is one of the most populous ZIP codes in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, part of Arecibo Municipio with a population of approximately 63,312 residents. At $22,305, the median household income here runs near the Puerto Rico average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $107,800 is well below the national average, with 64.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $474 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing).
At 15.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the U.S. average. About 29.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 44.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 00616, 00688, 00659.
ZIP Code 00612 Data
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ZIP 00612 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00612 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63k | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $22k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $107k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $474 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.8% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 40.8% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.5% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00616 – Bajadero
- 00688 – Sabana Hoyos
- 00659 – Hatillo
- 00652 – Garrochales
- 00650 – Florida
- 00617 – Barceloneta
- 00641 – Utuado
- 00627 – Camuy
- 00611 – Angeles
- 00674 – Manati
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00616 | BAJADERO | 9,625 | $23,652 |
| 00688 | SABANA HOYOS | 11,478 | $17,273 |
| 00659 | HATILLO | 37,066 | $23,899 |
| 00652 | GARROCHALES | 3,924 | $26,148 |
| 00650 | FLORIDA | 13,767 | $20,363 |