| City: | Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico |
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| County: | Cabo Rojo County |
| Timezone: | Atlantic (GMT -04:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:29:37 PM |
| Population: | 39,320 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 787 / 939 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 18.0402, -67.1466 |
| Land Area: | 39.198 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 00623 has 39,320 residents and 16,551 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 47.1 years, slightly older than the state (45.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.9%) and Other / Two or More Races (22.6%, much higher than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 39,320Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 39,005Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 27,781Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,003.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $25,614Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16,551Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $118,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 45,314 | 44,943 | 44,704 | 44,117 | 42,955 | 42,711 | 42,321 | 42,427 | 41,746 | 41,472 | 39,652 | 39,406 | 39,005 |
| Decennial Census | 43,061 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39,320 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.1
Male Median Age: 46.1
Female Median Age: 47.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 603 | 858 | 1,189 | 1,254 | 1,191 | 905 | 927 | 921 | 1,148 | 1,440 | 1,497 | 1,281 | 1,159 | 1,145 | 1,186 | 865 | 615 | 440 |
| Female | 566 | 825 | 1,002 | 1,269 | 1,224 | 962 | 997 | 1,118 | 1,422 | 1,659 | 1,595 | 1,395 | 1,315 | 1,483 | 1,371 | 1,083 | 745 | 665 |
| Total | 1,169 | 1,683 | 2,191 | 2,523 | 2,415 | 1,867 | 1,924 | 2,039 | 2,570 | 3,099 | 3,092 | 2,676 | 2,474 | 2,628 | 2,557 | 1,948 | 1,360 | 1,105 |
| White: | 8,003 | 13.91% |
| Black: | 1,535 | 2.67% |
| Hispanic:* | 38,887 | 67.58% |
| Asian: | 44 | 0.08% |
| American Indian: | 181 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 8 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 8,882 | 15.44% |
| Total: | 57,540 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 18,624 | 47.37% | 46.1 years |
| Females: | 20,696 | 52.63% | 47.9 years |
| Total: | 39,320 | 100% | 47.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $25,614, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,451 (58.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,484. Family households earn a median of $30,854 versus $14,764 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,090). By gender, male median income is $24,582 and female is $25,284, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $702 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 47.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,163 | $16,447 | $17,389 | $17,044 | $16,593 | $17,134 | $16,401 | $16,280 | $17,130 | $17,699 | $18,690 | $23,132 | $25,614 |
| Median Family Income | $19,644 | $19,937 | $21,040 | $21,159 | $21,024 | $21,509 | $20,360 | $19,914 | $20,448 | $20,894 | $22,603 | $28,896 | $30,854 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,341 | $9,647 | $9,986 | $10,000 | $9,299 | $9,544 | $9,405 | $10,098 | $11,005 | $11,710 | $12,275 | $13,889 | $14,764 |
| Median Male Income | $19,571 | $19,945 | $22,649 | $23,772 | $23,912 | $23,339 | $22,562 | $19,804 | $18,787 | $20,017 | $22,410 | $24,363 | $24,582 |
| Median Female Income | $20,425 | $21,774 | $21,476 | $21,924 | $21,784 | $21,972 | $22,351 | $22,841 | $24,245 | $24,437 | $23,887 | $25,974 | $25,284 |
| Employed: | 13,771 | 40.65% |
| Unemployed: | 2,308 | 6.81% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 17,795 | 52.53% |
| Total: | 33,874 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,901 | 28.33% |
| Service: | 2,671 | 19.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,827 | 27.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,419 | 10.30% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,953 | 14.18% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13,771 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $118,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $4,700 (4.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,600. The median gross rent is $576, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $166 (40.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.69% (39.72% with a mortgage, 60.28% free-and-clear) and renters 22.31% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.71%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,500 | $117,700 | $110,700 | $113,800 | $112,800 | $110,300 | $111,800 | $110,500 | $106,600 | $103,700 | $104,300 | $117,200 | $118,200 |
| Less than $500: | 577 | 17.21% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,203 | 35.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 96 | 2.86% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 54 | 1.61% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1,423 | 42.44% |
| Total: | 3,353 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $410 | $415 | $400 | $397 | $388 | $402 | $422 | $432 | $471 | $479 | $495 | $540 | $576 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,639 | 30.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 7,039 | 46.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,353 | 22.31% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15,031 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15,031 | 73.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5,477 | 26.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,508 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 18,661 | 90.99% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,644 | 8.02% |
| Other Units: | 203 | 0.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,508 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 4.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 65.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 33.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 14.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 14,276 | 34.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 25,353 | 61.13% |
| No Insurance: | 1,847 | 4.45% |
| Total: | 41,476 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 39,629 | 95.55% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 47.2% | 45.5% | 43.6% | 45.2% | 44.7% | 43.5% | 46.0% | 47.1% | 45.4% | 45.6% | 42.5% | 36.5% | 33.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
Business demographic information for ZIP Code 00623 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 11,722 residential mailboxes and 519 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 11,722Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 519Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,749Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,762Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,642Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 00623 is located in Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico, within the Mayaguez, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32420). This Metro area has a population of 211,487 people, about 18.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 00623. It covers 39.198 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.48 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Mayaguez, PRSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 211,487Source: Census |
| MSA: | Mayaguez, PR MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 39.198 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.48 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 7209861Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cabo Rojo zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 00623 is in the Puerto Rico Department of Education, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.