| City: | Culebra, Puerto Rico |
| County: | Culebra County |
| Timezone: | Atlantic (GMT -04:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:42:54 PM |
| Population: | 1,792 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 787 / 939 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 18.3137, -65.2942 |
| Land Area: | 11.647 sq mi |
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Culebra is an island municipality of Puerto Rico, located roughly 17 miles east of the main island in the Caribbean Sea. With 1,792 residents spread across just under 12 square miles of land, it's one of Puerto Rico's smallest and most remote communities. The entire island operates as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere on Culebra.
Every household on the island relies on the Culebra post office for mail. The facility maintains 709 PO Boxes for 779 occupied households, giving the island a 91% PO Box adoption rate. There's no carrier route delivery to homes. If you live here, you pick up your mail at the post office on Calle Pedro Marquez.
Culebra's housing stock tells the story of a vacation destination. Of 1,563 total housing units, only 779 are occupied year-round. Another 477 units (30.5%) sit vacant for seasonal or recreational use. Second-home owners and vacation renters swell the population during tourist season, but permanent residents number fewer than 1,800.
The island's economy centers on transportation and government. Of the workforce, 250 work in transportation or utilities (likely maritime and ferry services connecting the island to the mainland), while 208 work in public administration. Federal workers account for 185 employees, connected to the island's history as a former U.S. Navy bombing range and current wildlife refuge management. The median household income of $27,614 falls well below the U.S. mainland average.
Getting mail to Culebra requires planning. Everything arrives by ferry or cargo ship from the main island. The post office at Calle Pedro Marquez is the sole mail hub for the entire island municipality. Residents and visitors alike must use a PO Box address.
The ZIP+4 data shows only one street record, Calle Pedro Marquez, where the post office is located. This reflects the island's informal addressing and PO Box Only delivery.
ZIP Code 00775 has 1,792 residents and 779 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 46.4 years, slightly older than the state (45.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is higher than the state male share (47.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.2%) and White (17.7%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.2%, 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: | 1,792Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,387Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 153.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $29,630Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 779Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $104,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,790 | 1,535 | 1,478 | 1,585 | 1,554 | 1,493 | 1,480 | 1,299 | 1,299 | 1,326 | 1,293 | 1,186 | 1,281 | 1,387 |
| Decennial Census | 1,786 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,792 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.4
Male Median Age: 45.8
Female Median Age: 47.3
| 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 | 39 | 47 | 33 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 51 | 64 | 54 | 72 | 65 | 79 | 58 | 68 | 61 | 30 | 21 | 16 |
| Female | 26 | 39 | 34 | 34 | 60 | 54 | 42 | 46 | 73 | 76 | 65 | 62 | 90 | 61 | 51 | 23 | 14 | 24 |
| Total | 65 | 86 | 67 | 86 | 113 | 109 | 93 | 110 | 127 | 148 | 130 | 141 | 148 | 129 | 112 | 53 | 35 | 40 |
| White: | 317 | 13.47% |
| Black: | 143 | 6.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,599 | 67.96% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 285 | 12.11% |
| Total: | 2,353 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 918 | 51.23% | 45.8 years |
| Females: | 874 | 48.77% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 1,792 | 100% | 46.4 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 $29,630, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,302 (71.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,963. Family households earn a median of $39,563 versus $17,411 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,152). By gender, male median income is $19,797 and female is $19,757, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $40 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.8%).
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 | $17,328 | $16,375 | $16,188 | $18,167 | $18,547 | $20,221 | $23,092 | $23,281 | $22,667 | $24,886 | $25,104 | $25,483 | $27,614 | $29,630 |
| Median Family Income | $21,250 | $20,625 | $21,071 | $22,250 | $23,243 | $23,598 | $26,484 | $32,619 | $33,625 | $33,587 | $34,815 | $36,912 | $44,688 | $39,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,318 | $12,400 | $11,143 | $11,875 | $11,397 | $13,000 | $13,839 | $12,321 | $13,500 | $14,375 | $14,934 | $14,401 | $18,203 | $17,411 |
| Median Male Income | $16,681 | $18,917 | $16,997 | $17,397 | $17,441 | $17,647 | $17,235 | $18,796 | $19,375 | $20,172 | $19,521 | $23,464 | $23,182 | $19,797 |
| Median Female Income | $19,107 | $18,333 | $19,375 | $19,286 | $17,500 | $17,254 | $16,854 | $17,089 | $16,921 | $17,670 | $17,078 | $19,246 | $19,667 | $19,757 |
| Employed: | 710 | 58.92% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 495 | 41.08% |
| Total: | 1,205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 15.07% |
| Service: | 226 | 31.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 162 | 22.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 90 | 12.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 125 | 17.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 710 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $104,300, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $17,700 (14.51%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,500. The median gross rent is $528, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $190 (56.21%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.37% (11.05% with a mortgage, 88.95% free-and-clear) and renters 32.63% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 65.95%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $122,000 | $124,200 | $118,800 | $154,900 | $122,800 | $107,000 | $89,900 | $116,700 | $148,800 | $166,700 | $164,100 | $168,500 | $168,200 | $104,300 |
| Less than $500: | 41 | 23.98% |
| $500 to $999: | 59 | 34.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 71 | 41.52% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $338 | $380 | $525 | $520 | $542 | $621 | $604 | $525 | $578 | $542 | $438 | $458 | $548 | $528 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 39 | 7.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 314 | 59.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 171 | 32.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 524 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 524 | 34.05% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,015 | 65.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,539 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,177 | 76.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 347 | 22.55% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 0.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,539 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 56.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 32.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.20 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: | 571 | 38.22% |
| Public Insurance: | 782 | 52.34% |
| No Insurance: | 141 | 9.44% |
| Total: | 1,494 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,353 | 90.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 41.8% | 47.8% | 44.0% | 39.9% | 37.1% | 40.1% | 35.5% | 38.0% | 30.3% | 25.6% | 16.2% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 15.2% |
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 00775 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: | 2,289Source: 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 00775 is located in Culebra County, Puerto Rico, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 00775. It covers 11.647 sq mi of land and a water area of 16.804 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 11.647 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 16.804 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: | 7222589Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Culebra zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 00775 is in the Puerto Rico Department of Education, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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 February 1, 2026.