00740 ZIP Code – Puerto Real, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00740 is a small ZIP code located in Puerto Real, Puerto Rico, within Fajardo Municipio with a population of approximately 2,034 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $18,784, which is below the Puerto Rico average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $96,800 is well below the national average, with 61.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $489 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 93% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 23.8%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 52.1%, well above the national average. About 28.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 35.8, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 00738, 00773, 00735.
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ZIP 00740 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00740 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,034 | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $18k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $96k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $489 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 23.8% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 52.1% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.2% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00738 – Fajardo
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00738 | FAJARDO | 30,093 | $24,643 |
| 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 |