ZIP Code 00688 in Sabana Hoyos, PR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sabana Hoyos, Puerto Rico
Names to Avoid:
Est De Sabana, Mans De Manantiales
County:Arecibo County
Timezone:Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:8:30:36 PM
Population:12,443 [See All]
Area Code:787
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:18.3500, -66.6296
Land Area:32.503 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 00688 has 12,443 residents and 4,613 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 years, about the same as the state (45.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.5% male and 48.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (47.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.5%) and White (25.2%, much higher than the state average of 17.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.5%, 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:12,443Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:10,985Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,424Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:382.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$18,014Source: Census ACS
Households:4,613Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$99,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.23Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,31113,03613,34013,25112,87012,79712,36012,20212,13911,35511,55211,47810,985
Decennial Census13,543------------------12,443------
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: 44.4

Male Median Age: 42.6

Female Median Age: 46.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male20324532241839945543947051644849947339034835021313294
Female189276315347342323333347398394504440451411374251166168
Total3925216377657417787728179148421,003913841759724464298262
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,13516.77%
Black:8034.30%
Hispanic:*12,37566.20%
Asian:50.03%
American Indian:490.26%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:2,32412.43%
Total:18,692100%
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:6,41451.55%42.6 years
Females:6,02948.45%46.7 years
Total:12,443100%44.4 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 $18,014, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $3,335 (22.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $140. Family households earn a median of $24,213 versus $9,554 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,659). By gender, male median income is $28,259 and female is $24,434, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,825 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.7%).

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$14,679$14,306$14,148$14,135$14,213$14,697$15,918$17,231$17,874$17,305$16,181$17,273$18,014
Median Family Income$16,592$16,053$15,570$16,202$17,736$18,263$19,223$19,989$20,520$20,048$19,157$21,079$24,213
Median NonFamily Income$7,358$7,993$8,787$8,940$8,861$9,288$9,344$9,449$9,427$8,702$8,918$8,979$9,554
Median Male Income$20,153$18,951$18,985$18,864$18,421$17,896$19,189$18,946$19,581$19,324$20,300$24,234$28,259
Median Female Income$21,094$20,581$18,655$19,476$19,905$20,267$21,405$22,716$23,816$22,675$22,353$22,361$24,434
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:3,07532.30%
Unemployed:7247.60%
Not In Labor Force:5,72260.10%
Total:9,521100%
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:74624.26%
Service:78925.66%
Sales and Office:54517.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:40113.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:59419.32%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,075100%
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 $99,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $6,900 (7.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,600. The median gross rent is $546, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $61 (12.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.76% (28.86% with a mortgage, 71.14% free-and-clear) and renters 37.24% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.56%, which is markedly above 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$92,600$97,000$93,800$95,100$95,900$97,000$95,800$96,200$90,900$89,200$88,900$96,100$99,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:18212.52%
$500 to $999:33022.70%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:94264.79%
Total:1,454100%
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$485$540$528$510$482$431$418$433$443$450$478$547$546
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):70718.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,74344.65%
Renter Occupied:1,45437.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,904100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,90475.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,27124.56%
Total Housing Units:5,175100%
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:5,09398.42%
Multi-Family Units:661.28%
Other Units:160.31%
Total Housing Units:5,175100%
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 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Private coverage is 32.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 63.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 49.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

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:3,37330.99%
Public Insurance:6,66361.21%
No Insurance:8497.80%
Total:10,885100%
Has Health Insurance:10,03692.20%
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 Poverty53.1%56.1%56.1%55.2%52.8%51.7%48.3%45.9%48.4%50.5%52.3%51.8%49.9%
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 00688 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 2,161 residential mailboxes and 69 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,161Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:69Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,807Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,842Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:229Source: 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 00688 is located in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico, within the Arecibo, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11640). This Metro area has a population of 181,380 people, about 6.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 00688. It covers 32.503 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Arecibo, PRSource: Census
CBSA Number:11640Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:181,380Source: Census
MSA:San Juan-Caguas-Arecibo, PR CMSASource: Census
Land Area:32.503 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.027 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Arecibo, PR PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:7273716Source: Census
Place Name:Sabana Hoyos comunidad; Puerto RicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


00690 | | 00687

Schools in ZIP Code 00688


We could not locate which school district 00688 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Su Barrio Sabana Hoyos (Nueva) Carr 639 Km 3 Hm 2 Bo. Sabana Hoyos
Arecibo, PR 00614
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Su Enrique De Jesus Borras Carr 10 Km 78 Hm 9 Bo Hato Viejo
Arecibo, PR 00612
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Elemental Nueva (Factor V) 1 Secc Animas Bo Factor
Arecibo, PR 00614
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Escuela De Bellas Artes (Especializada) Carr 662 Sect Los Llanos Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00614
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 00688


Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Carretera 662 Km 2.3
Arecibo, PR 00614-4045
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Puerto Rico-Utuado Carr. # 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado, PR 00641
Type: Post Secondary
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc #68 Calle Puro Girau
Arecibo, PR 00612-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Beauty Careers 199 Llorens Torres Ave Corner To Coll Y Toste St
Arecibo, PR 00613
Type: Post Secondary
Nuc University - Ibc Technical Division - Arecibo Avenida Victor Rojas, Esquina Calle Cervantes, Barrio Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Nuc University - Arecibo Arecibo Centro Plaza- Calle M.perez Aviles #191 Ave.victor Rojas
Arecibo, PR 00614
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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