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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 00987 has 58,427 residents and 23,399 households (average 2.48 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 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (23.8%, much higher than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.0%, 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:	58,427Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	55,039Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	44,449Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,253.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$40,295Source: Census ACS

Households:	23,399Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$151,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.42Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	60,789	59,995	59,324	60,544	60,377	58,705	58,583	57,181	54,241	52,270	54,950	54,109	55,039
Decennial Census	63,661	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	58,427	--	--	--

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: 41.7

Female Median Age: 45.2

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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	972	1,487	1,694	1,934	1,816	1,712	1,526	1,693	1,854	1,932	1,997	1,906	1,602	1,515	1,338	1,031	649	485
Female	949	1,376	1,560	1,835	1,932	1,828	1,742	2,001	2,321	2,328	2,322	2,298	2,170	1,900	1,763	1,356	838	765
Total	1,921	2,863	3,254	3,769	3,748	3,540	3,268	3,694	4,175	4,260	4,319	4,204	3,772	3,415	3,101	2,387	1,487	1,250

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,799	9.05%
Black:	6,278	7.29%
Hispanic:*	57,840	67.13%
Asian:	119	0.14%
American Indian:	207	0.24%
Hawaiian:	13	0.02%
Other:	13,899	16.13%
Total:	86,155	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	27,143	46.46%	41.7 years
Females:	31,284	53.54%	45.2 years
Total:	58,427	100%	43.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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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%

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 $40,295, which is far above the state median ($25,096), is up $9,009 (28.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,740. Family households earn a median of $46,570 versus $22,297 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,273). By gender, male median income is $29,705 and female is $30,485, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $780 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is markedly above the state rate (45.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$31,286	$32,364	$31,546	$31,599	$31,698	$31,758	$32,967	$33,042	$32,555	$32,596	$33,719	$36,396	$40,295
Median Family Income	$34,495	$36,014	$34,847	$34,864	$35,619	$35,814	$36,779	$37,363	$37,438	$37,524	$38,863	$41,873	$46,570
Median NonFamily Income	$15,223	$16,768	$17,985	$18,698	$18,832	$19,976	$20,533	$20,340	$17,475	$17,807	$18,508	$19,720	$22,297
Median Male Income	$26,606	$25,914	$26,134	$25,494	$25,899	$27,011	$30,858	$31,758	$32,500	$32,054	$32,418	$30,665	$29,705
Median Female Income	$25,082	$25,501	$26,134	$26,214	$26,485	$26,559	$28,235	$28,342	$27,762	$27,403	$27,833	$28,129	$30,485

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	23,917	50.95%
Unemployed:	2,588	5.51%
Not In Labor Force:	20,437	43.54%
Total:	46,942	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	8,604	35.97%
Service:	4,175	17.46%
Sales and Office:	7,057	29.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,799	7.52%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,282	9.54%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	23,917	100%

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 $151,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $4,800 (3.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,300. The median gross rent is $778, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $153 (24.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.46% (56.31% with a mortgage, 43.69% free-and-clear) and renters 23.54% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.64%, which is much lower than the state rate (21.32%).

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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$156,200	$155,900	$156,200	$154,500	$154,400	$152,000	$150,600	$146,800	$142,100	$138,400	$133,600	$146,600	$151,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	586	11.99%
$500 to $999:	1,524	31.17%
$1,000 to $1,499:	888	18.16%
$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:	1,891	38.68%
Total:	4,889	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$625	$633	$634	$657	$659	$666	$667	$715	$716	$721	$731	$752	$778

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8,944	43.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,939	33.41%
Renter Occupied:	4,889	23.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	20,772	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	20,772	86.36%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,282	13.64%
Total Housing Units:	24,054	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	17,408	72.37%
Multi-Family Units:	6,588	27.39%
Other Units:	58	0.24%
Total Housing Units:	24,054	100%

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 5.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 54.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (38.50%). Public coverage is 45.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (62.00%). The share of people in poverty is 23.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 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.

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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)

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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%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	29,923	51.78%
Public Insurance:	24,774	42.87%
No Insurance:	3,097	5.36%
Total:	57,794	100%
Has Health Insurance:	54,697	94.64%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	25.6%	24.8%	26.0%	26.7%	25.6%	24.4%	22.5%	24.5%	24.7%	25.2%	26.0%	27.7%	23.5%

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)

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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%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Carolina, Puerto Rico
Names to Avoid:	Alt De Parq Ecuestre, Bo Buenaventura, Bo Colo, Bo Martin Gonzalez, Brisas De Metropolis, Chalets De La Fuente II, Ciudad Central II, Ciudad Centro, Ciudad Jardin, Est Del Parque, Ext Parq Ecuestre, Hacienda Real, Isla Verde, Jard De Carolina, Loma Alta, Lomas De Carolina, Mans De Carolina, Mirador De Parque Escorial, Parq Ind Jn Matos, Paseo De La Alhambra, Paseo Del Prado, Qtas De Campeche, Sect Barraza 3, Sect Barrazas, Terrs De Carolina, URB Carolina Alta, URB Colinitas De Cacao, URB Los Arboles, URB Los Caciques, URB Los Colobos, URB Metropolis, URB Mountain Vw, URB Paraiso De Carolina, URB Remanzo Taino, URB Rolling Hls, Valle Escondido, Villa De San Anton, Villa Del Madrigal
County:	Carolina County
Timezone:	Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:	8:35:03 PM
Population:	58,427 [See All]
Area Codes:	939 / 787
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	18.3311, -65.9503
Land Area:	25.931 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/00987/zip-code-00987.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,923Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	713Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	18,634Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,377Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	7,469Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:	0Source: CBP

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:	25.931 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.223 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:	7214290Source: Census
Place Name:	Carolina zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 00987 in Carolina, PR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 00987

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 00987

Sources & References