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ZIP Codes:5 Standard, 4 PO Boxes [See All]
County:Carolina County, PR
Area Codes:787,939
Time Zone:Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:138,304 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR [Learn More]
Coordinates:18.3757, -65.9580
Land Area:44.82 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Carolina, PR has 9 ZIP Codes


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
00979Standard14,9299.91%Ext Villamar,Isla Verde,Parq De Isla Verde,URB Atlantic View,URB Biascochea,URB Cape Sea Vlg,URB La Marina,URB Los Angeles,URB Palmar Norte,URB Palmar Sur,URB Villamar,Villa La Marina
00981 P.O. Box00.00%Isla Verde
00982Standard14,1829.41%Alt De Villa Fontana,Isla Verde,Qtas De Country Club,URB Country Club,URB El Comandante,Villa Flores
00983Standard31,88921.16%Isla Verde,Jard De Country Club,La Ceramica Ind Park,Mans De Vistamar Marina,URB Bahia Vistamar,URB Castellana Garden,URB Castellana Gdn,URB Eduardo J Saldana,URB Sabana Gardens,URB Sabana Gdns,URB Vistamar,URB Vistamar Marina,Valle Arriba Hts,Villa Asturias,Villa Fontana,Villa Fontana Pk,Villa Venecia
00984 P.O. Box00.00%
00985Standard31,25020.74%Bda Buena Vista,Bo Buena Vista,Bo Villa Caridad,Bo Villa Esperanza,Bo Villa Justicia,Est De San Fernando,Isla Verde,Jard De Borinquen,Jard De Buena Vista,URB Jose S Quinones,URB Rosa Maria,Villa Carolina,Villa Cooperativa,Villas Del Sol
00986 P.O. Box00.00%
00987Standard58,42738.78%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 Ecuestre,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
00988 P.O. Box00.00%
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Population & Demographics


Carolina, PR has 147,841 residents. The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.3%) and 35-39 (6.5%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 98.6%.

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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:150,677
Total Households:63,656
Total Housing Units:76,775
Average Household Size:2.36
Average Family Size:3.71

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:138,304
Total Households:59,243
Total Housing Units:71,892
Average Household Size:2.33
Average Family Size:3.75

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--174,588172,765169,885167,342163,700160,451157,737153,962150,346146,817151,422148,956147,841
Decennial Census172,906------------------150,677------
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: 46.4

Male Median Age: 43.8

Female Median Age: 48.5

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2,4993,3903,9354,6514,6634,2923,8984,2044,5154,6514,9204,8114,1943,9163,7462,9262,0701,660
Female2,4253,2713,7104,3644,8864,7904,4384,8465,3635,6155,7165,8125,6085,3885,3164,3983,0092,781
Total4,9246,6617,6459,0159,5499,0828,3369,0509,87810,26610,63610,6239,8029,3049,0627,3245,0794,441
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:21,4349.60%
Black:17,5657.86%
Hispanic:*148,34066.42%
Asian:3340.15%
American Indian:6500.29%
Hawaiian:380.02%
Other:34,98715.66%
Total:223,348100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:68,94145.75%43.8 years
Females:81,73654.25%48.5 years
Total:150,677100%46.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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


ZIP Codes in Carolina, PR have an average household income of $34,261 (much higher than the State by 36.5%, and much lower than the Nation by 56.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($40,832 vs $22,733). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 11.9%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$29,241$30,274$29,646$29,700$28,707$28,814$29,033$29,175$28,811$28,997$30,191$31,842$34,261
Median Family Income$33,327$34,246$34,023$34,012$33,952$34,441$34,927$35,308$34,915$34,920$36,582$38,808$40,832
Median NonFamily Income$18,006$18,767$18,417$18,911$18,601$18,448$19,595$19,602$19,444$19,076$19,646$20,814$22,733
Median Male Income$26,107$26,874$27,036$27,318$27,859$27,316$27,984$28,240$28,219$27,799$28,164$29,004$28,399
Median Female Income$24,379$25,170$25,387$25,871$25,815$25,396$26,552$26,704$26,407$26,098$27,392$27,685$29,349
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:59,86446.87%
Unemployed:7,9066.19%
Not In Labor Force:59,94846.94%
Total:127,718100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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:21,15535.34%
Service:12,03920.11%
Sales and Office:16,88228.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4,0666.79%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5,7229.56%
Total Civilian Employed Population:59,864100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Carolina, PR, the median home value is $156,240 - much higher than the State by 25.4%, and up $15,880 (11.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $725 per month - much higher than the State by 29.0%, and up $65 (9.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Carolina pay under $1,000 (78.6%). About 78.6% pay under $1,000 and 3.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.4% (54.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 31.6% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$163,420$164,240$161,360$157,480$156,300$152,960$148,620$146,440$143,060$140,360$138,860$153,200$156,240
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4,17222.45%
$500 to $999:6,61835.61%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,16411.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:3972.14%
$2,000 to $2,499:2341.26%
$2,500 to $2,999:330.18%
$3,000 or more:1450.78%
No Rent:4,82025.94%
Total:18,583100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$600$622$631$645$630$623$626$656$660$660$687$713$725
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage): 21,507 35.62%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): 20,297 33.61%
Renter Occupied: 18,583 30.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units: 60,387 100%

Occupied Housing Units: 60,387 80.69%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): 14,448 19.31%
Total Housing Units: 74,835 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


The share of people in poverty is 27.1%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.2%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), up 1.4 percentage points since 2011 and down 0.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 graduate or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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:73,89846.46%
Public Insurance:74,37846.76%
No Insurance:10,7896.78%
Total:159,065100%
Has Health Insurance:148,27693.22%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty25.7%24.5%25.5%25.6%26.2%26.3%25.9%26.3%27.9%27.6%27.3%28.7%27.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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


ZIP Code is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 56,400 residential mailboxes and 2,756 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:56,400Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,756Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:65,487Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:33,864Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:20,486Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Carolina, PR is located in Carolina County, within the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41980) and spans 2 of Puerto Rico's 2nd and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,063,795 people, about 7.3% of whom live in Carolina. ZIP Codes here cover 44.823 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.695 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
PMSA:San Juan-Bayamon, PR PMSASource: Census
Land Area:44.823 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.695 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):02,07Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:14290Source: Census
Place Name:Carolina zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Carolina, PR


  1. Trujillo Alto, PR ~3.4 miles
  2. San Juan, PR ~3.5 miles
  3. Loiza, PR ~4.3 miles
  4. Canovanas, PR ~4.9 miles
  5. Gurabo, PR ~8.1 miles
  6. Rio Grande, PR ~8.5 miles
  7. Guaynabo, PR ~10.2 miles
  8. Fort Buchanan, PR ~10.9 miles
  9. Juncos, PR ~12.3 miles
  10. Caguas, PR ~12.7 miles
  11. Catano, PR ~12.8 miles
  12. Bayamon, PR ~13.2 miles
  13. Las Piedras, PR ~13.6 miles
  14. Aguas Buenas, PR ~13.7 miles
  15. Naguabo, PR ~14.3 miles
  16. Sabana Seca, PR ~15.0 miles
  17. Luquillo, PR ~15.8 miles
  18. San Lorenzo, PR ~16.2 miles
  19. Toa Baja, PR ~16.3 miles
  20. Humacao, PR ~18.8 miles

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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov