00987 ZIP Code – Carolina, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00987 is a large ZIP code located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, within Carolina Municipio with a population of approximately 54,109 residents. The median household income of $36,396 is well above the Puerto Rico average and well below the national average. Median home values of $146,600 are well below the national average, with 74.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $752 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (stable), 28% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 9.8%, well above the national average. About 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 41.7, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 00976, 00729, 00985.
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ZIP 00987 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00987 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54k | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $146k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $752 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.8% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00976 – Trujillo Alto
- 00729 – Canovanas
- 00985 – Carolina
- 00982 – Carolina
- 00983 – Carolina
- 00778 – Gurabo
- 00924 – San Juan
- 00772 – Loiza
- 00926 – San Juan
- 00923 – San Juan
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00976 | TRUJILLO ALTO | 61,638 | $35,661 |
| 00729 | CANOVANAS | 47,826 | $26,978 |
| 00985 | CAROLINA | 32,265 | $33,270 |
| 00982 | CAROLINA | 13,876 | $24,244 |
| 00983 | CAROLINA | 31,816 | $30,595 |