| City: | Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Counties: | Vega Baja County [Primary] Vega Alta County |
| Timezone: | Atlantic (GMT -04:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:41:54 PM |
| Population: | 231 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 787 / 939 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 18.4465, -66.3884 |
| Land Area: | 0.799 sq mi |
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Vega Baja's 00694 ZIP serves as the central post office for the municipality, maintaining 2,021 PO Boxes while the immediate facility area houses just 231 residents in 120 households. This creates an adoption rate of 16.84, meaning the post office maintains nearly 17 boxes for every local household. The overwhelming majority of these boxes serve residents and businesses throughout Vega Baja who receive street delivery via the neighboring 00693 ZIP.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery is available across Vega Baja through the standard classified sibling ZIP 00693. The 00694 classification reflects the post office facility itself, located on Calle 2, which appears as a point location (MultiPoint geometry) within the larger 00693 territory. Residents choose between home delivery and the convenience of a PO Box at the central facility.
The 231 people living within the 00694 ZCTA boundary represent the immediate post office facility area, not the full service population. With a median age of 53.7 years, this is an older population. Of the 171 total housing units, 120 are occupied and 92 are owner-occupied. The Census data shows a diverse community with 61% identifying as two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 16% Black, and 13% White.
Vega Baja sits on Puerto Rico's north coast, west of San Juan. The municipality's central post office provides a critical service hub where residents can access PO Boxes, package pickup, and postal services beyond what's available through carrier delivery. With 154 business delivery points, the facility also serves commercial customers throughout the area.
For PO Box customers:
PO Box [Number]
Vega Baja, PR 00694For street delivery, use the 00693 ZIP with the street address.
The single street address, Calle 2 with UNIT designations, indicates this is the post office facility building rather than a residential street network.
ZIP Code 00694 has 231 residents and 120 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 53.7 years, significantly older than the state (45.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.7%) and Black or African American (16.0%, much higher than the state average of 7.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 231Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 125Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 289.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $16,094Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 120Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 199 | 152 | 157 | 134 | 77 | 66 | 88 | 69 | 64 | 32 | 86 | 98 | 125 | 125 |
| Decennial Census | 328 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 231 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.7
Male Median Age: 53.9
Female Median Age: 52.8
| 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 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 5 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 42 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| White: | 29 | 9.12% |
| Black: | 37 | 11.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 228 | 71.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 24 | 7.55% |
| Total: | 318 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 104 | 45.02% | 53.9 years |
| Females: | 127 | 54.98% | 52.8 years |
| Total: | 231 | 100% | 53.7 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 2024, the Median household income is $16,094, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $4,802 (42.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,094. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 10.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $11,292 | $9,500 | $10,750 | $11,250 | $11,198 | $10,550 | $14,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,938 | $16,094 |
| Median Family Income | $10,708 | $8,625 | $8,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,591 | $15,341 | $13,750 | $12,266 | $11,198 | $10,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,462 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 13 | 10.40% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 112 | 89.60% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $118,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (16.18% with a mortgage, 83.82% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,300 | $114,900 | $155,400 | $164,100 | $124,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11 | 16.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 83.82% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 68 | 70.83% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 29.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 82 | 85.42% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 14.58% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 10.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 89.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 55.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 26.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 57.10 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.
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: | 13 | 10.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 112 | 89.60% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 125 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 83.1% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 57.1% | 55.2% |
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% |
ZIP Code 00694 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,273Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 00694 is located in Vega Baja County, Puerto Rico, within the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41980). This Metro area has a population of 2,478,905 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 00694. It covers 0.799 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.756 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PRSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,478,905Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Juan-Caguas-Arecibo, PR CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.799 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.756 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: | 7285326Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Vega Baja zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 00694 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.
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 February 1, 2026.