ZIP Code 00646 in Dorado, PR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dorado, Puerto Rico
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Bo Arenal, Bo Higuillar, Bo Saldinera, Bosque Dorado, Brighton Country Club, Chalets De Dorado, Comunidad Arenales, Comunidad Arenales II, Hacienda Mi Querido Viejo, Jard De Dorado, Jard Dorado, Parc El Cotto, Parc Mameyal, Parc San Antonio, Paseo Del Mar, Paseo Del Sol, Paseo Las Olas, Paseo Las Palmas, Paseo Los Corales, Paseo Los Corales II, Paseo Real, Qtas De Dorado, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Sect La Aldea, URB Costa De Oro, URB Dorado Country Ests, URB Dorado Del Mar, URB Dorado Reef, URB Doraville, URB Gables Breeze, URB Golden Hls, URB Isla De Las Flores, URB Isla Norte, URB Laguna 1, URB Laguna 2, URB Los Montes, URB Los Prados Norte, URB Los Prados Sur, URB Martorell, URB Miraflores, URB Molinos Del Rio, URB Monte Bello, URB Monte Elena, URB Monte Mayor, URB Monte Verde, URB Montelindo, URB Montereal, URB Paisajes De Dorado, URB Palmar Dorado Norte, URB Palmar Dorado Sur, URB Sabanera Dorado, URB Santa Barbara, URB The Clusters, URB The Estates, URB The Isles, Valle Dorado, Villa 2000, Villa Plata, Villa Santa, Villa Santa II
County:Dorado County
Timezone:Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:8:29:51 PM
Population:36,272 [See All]
Area Codes:787 / 939
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:18.4591, -66.2724
Land Area:21.052 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 00646 has 36,272 residents and 13,748 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 43.7 years, slightly younger than the state (45.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (25.9%, much higher than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.6%, 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

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:36,272Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:36,099Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:31,854Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,723.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$33,184Source: Census ACS
Households:13,748Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$156,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.23Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--37,94238,17938,30338,30538,39638,29238,00837,49437,09536,53836,14235,92636,099
Decennial Census38,199------------------36,272------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.7

Male Median Age: 42.6

Female Median Age: 44.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6589101,1861,3361,0948639111,1061,2161,3211,2811,2281,072960956626386288
Female6488751,0761,2471,1539249751,2351,4031,4091,3711,3591,2441,1831,137739467429
Total1,3061,7852,2622,5832,2471,7871,8862,3412,6192,7302,6522,5872,3162,1432,0931,365853717
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,36311.82%
Black:2,7365.08%
Hispanic:*35,05665.14%
Asian:1060.20%
American Indian:1450.27%
Hawaiian:80.01%
Other:9,40017.47%
Total:53,814100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17,39847.97%42.6 years
Females:18,87452.03%44.6 years
Total:36,272100%43.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $33,184, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $5,483 (19.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,611. Family households earn a median of $42,152 versus $16,884 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,268). By gender, male median income is $33,268 and female is $30,432, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,836 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.4%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$27,701$28,530$28,306$27,924$26,861$27,967$29,160$29,320$30,573$29,757$29,568$31,330$33,184
Median Family Income$32,016$33,855$33,942$33,717$32,036$33,284$34,132$35,538$37,357$38,238$37,828$41,221$42,152
Median NonFamily Income$13,533$14,121$14,302$14,324$14,615$14,239$15,284$14,868$14,975$14,805$15,229$16,647$16,884
Median Male Income$29,088$28,384$29,832$31,311$30,334$30,526$31,020$31,122$31,295$31,307$30,050$33,299$33,268
Median Female Income$25,896$26,692$27,124$26,267$25,938$24,609$25,373$26,250$27,026$26,842$27,073$29,127$30,432
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,84442.40%
Unemployed:1,6685.51%
Not In Labor Force:15,78052.09%
Total:30,292100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,05639.36%
Service:1,90114.80%
Sales and Office:3,58827.94%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,0167.91%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,2839.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,844100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $156,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $14,200 (9.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,800. The median gross rent is $688, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $48 (7.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.11% (39.94% with a mortgage, 60.06% free-and-clear) and renters 20.89% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.94%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$142,700$141,300$146,100$150,300$140,100$148,200$142,900$138,700$135,100$133,400$131,500$150,100$156,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:33913.33%
$500 to $999:69027.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:1435.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:853.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:180.71%
$2,500 to $2,999:150.59%
$3,000 or more:1144.48%
No Rent:1,14044.81%
Total:2,544100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$640$640$669$666$644$658$694$655$653$577$574$664$688
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,84931.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5,78747.51%
Renter Occupied:2,54420.89%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,180100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,18076.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3,83423.94%
Total Housing Units:16,014100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:14,99693.64%
Multi-Family Units:9876.16%
Other Units:310.19%
Total Housing Units:16,014100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 50.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 48.60%, which is just under the state rate (62.00%). The share of people in poverty is 26.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 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.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:18,10547.92%
Public Insurance:17,45646.20%
No Insurance:2,2195.87%
Total:37,780100%
Has Health Insurance:35,56194.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty30.3%32.6%32.1%32.4%32.2%31.6%29.1%29.2%27.3%27.5%26.8%26.5%26.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 00646 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 12,112 residential mailboxes and 512 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,112Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:512Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,833Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,361Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,200Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 00646 is located in Dorado County, Puerto Rico, within the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41980). This Metro area has a population of 2,063,795 people, about 1.76% of whom live in ZIP Code 00646. It covers 21.052 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.257 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PRSource: Census
CBSA Number:41980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,063,795Source: Census
MSA:San Juan-Caguas-Arecibo, PR CMSASource: Census
Land Area:21.052 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.257 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:San Juan-Bayamon, PR PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:7224008Source: Census
Place Name:Dorado zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


00647 | | 00641

Schools in ZIP Code 00646


ZIP Code 00646 is in the Puerto Rico Department of Education, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 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.

Elemental Bo Higuillar (Ecologica) Carr 695 Km 1 Hm 16 Bo Higuillar
Dorado, PR 00646
District: Puerto Rico Department of Education
Cristobal Santana Melecio (Nueva) Calle 8 Rio Lajas
Dorado, PR 00646
District: Puerto Rico Department of Education
Jacinto Lopez Martinez Calle Norte #200
Toa Baja, PR 00646
District: Puerto Rico Department of Education
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente Calle Pedro J Carrionl #10
Dorado, PR 00646
District: Puerto Rico Department of Education
Jose Santos Alegria Pedro J Rijos Final
Dorado, PR 00646
District: Puerto Rico Department of Education
Luisa M. Valderrama (San Antonio) Carr 696 Km 1hm 5 Bo Higillar
Dorado, PR 00646
District: Puerto Rico Department of Education

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 00646


Nuc University - Ibc Technical Division - Bayam?i class='fa-solid fa-graduation-cap'>Carretera #2 Km.15.3 Barrio Hato Tejas
Bayamon, PR 00961-0000
Type: Post Secondary
American University Of Puerto Rico Carr. #2, Km.14.4, Bo. Hato Tejas
Bayamon, PR 00960-2037
Type: Post Secondary
Automeca Technical College-Bayamon Carr.no.2 Km14.0 Hato Tejas
Bayamon, PR 00961
Type: Post Secondary
Universidad Central De Bayamon Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas
Bayam?, PR 00960-1725
Type: Post Secondary
American Technical Institute Ave Castiglioni U-27, Bayamon Gardens
Bayamon, PR 00957-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Nova College De Puerto Rico #137 Dr. Veve Street
Bayamon, PR 00960
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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