00983 ZIP Code – Carolina, Puerto Rico
00983 is a ZIP code serving Carolina, Puerto Rico in Carolina Municipio with a population of approximately 31,816 residents. The median household income is $30,595 — above the Puerto Rico average and well below the national average. Median home values of $152,000 are well below the national average, with 64.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $620 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (stable).
At 13.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 31.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 31.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The median age is 43.6, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 00982, 00985, 00979.
ZIP Code 00983 Data
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ZIP 00983 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00983 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31k | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $30k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $152k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $620 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.1% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.2% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00982 – Carolina
- 00985 – Carolina
- 00979 – Carolina
- 00924 – San Juan
- 00923 – San Juan
- 00915 – San Juan
- 00917 – San Juan
- 00925 – San Juan
- 00913 – San Juan
- 00772 – Loiza
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00982 | CAROLINA | 13,876 | $24,244 |
| 00985 | CAROLINA | 32,265 | $33,270 |
| 00979 | CAROLINA | 16,890 | $34,705 |
| 00924 | SAN JUAN | 47,080 | $21,046 |
| 00923 | SAN JUAN | 24,760 | $18,389 |