00738 ZIP Code – Fajardo, Puerto Rico
00738 is a large ZIP code in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, part of Fajardo Municipio with a population of approximately 30,093 residents. The median household income of $24,643 is near the Puerto Rico average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $114,200, well below the national average, with 67.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $616 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 18.0%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the U.S. average. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The median age is 44.7, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 00740, 00773, 00735.
ZIP Code 00738 Data
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ZIP 00738 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00738 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $24k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $616 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.0% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 40.8% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.0% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00740 – Puerto Real
- 00773 – Luquillo
- 00735 – Ceiba
- 00718 – Naguabo
- 00745 – Rio Grande
- 00741 – Punta Santiago
- 00729 – Canovanas
- 00791 – Humacao
- 00771 – Las Piedras
- 00772 – Loiza
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00740 | PUERTO REAL | 2,034 | $18,784 |
| 00773 | LUQUILLO | 17,716 | $22,585 |
| 00735 | CEIBA | 11,164 | $23,125 |
| 00718 | NAGUABO | 23,289 | $20,414 |
| 00745 | RIO GRANDE | 47,494 | $26,189 |