00653 ZIP Code – Guanica, Puerto Rico
00653 is a ZIP code serving Guanica, Puerto Rico in Guanica Municipio with a population of approximately 8,980 residents. At $13,777, the median household income here runs well below the Puerto Rico average and well below the U.S. average. At $80,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 67.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $329 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 27.2%, well above the national average. An estimated 66.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 15.3%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.2, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 00647, 00698, 00637.
ZIP Code 00653 Data
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ZIP 00653 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00653 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,980 | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $13k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $80k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $329 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 27.2% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 66.2% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.3% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00647 – Ensenada
- 00698 – Yauco
- 00637 – Sabana Grande
- 00656 – Guayanilla
- 00667 – Lajas
- 00683 – San German
- 00606 – Maricao
- 00624 – Penuelas
- 00631 – Castaner
- 00728 – Ponce
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00647 | ENSENADA | 4,702 | $17,143 |
| 00698 | YAUCO | 33,506 | $19,818 |
| 00637 | SABANA GRANDE | 22,882 | $20,568 |
| 00656 | GUAYANILLA | 18,121 | $21,456 |
| 00667 | LAJAS | 23,370 | $16,889 |