00601 ZIP Code — Adjuntas, PR

Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00601 is located in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, within Adjuntas County. It covers approximately 64.42 square miles and serves a population of 16,834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $17,526. Poverty affects 62% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 58% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00601 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,834

population

64.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adjuntas	Preferred
Adjuntas	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00641 Utuado (6.5 mi) 00624 Penuelas (8.6 mi) 00731 Ponce (9.4 mi) 00664 Jayuya (10.2 mi) 00669 Lares (10.8 mi) 00698 Yauco (11.3 mi) 00656 Guayanilla (11.7 mi) 00688 Sabana Hoyos (12.7 mi) 00728 Ponce (13.4 mi) 00606 Maricao (13.5 mi) 00730 Ponce (13.6 mi) 00612 Arecibo (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,834
Population density	261 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	64.42 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	18.1967
Longitude	-66.7367
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787/939

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.8%	93.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	5.3%	5.3%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	0.9%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

16,834

Population

261

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$17,526

Median household income

$9,012

Per capita income

$90,900

Median home value

$401

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

22.4%

Unemployment

5,572

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

294

Under 5

299

357

5–9

364

586

10–14

598

505

15–19

514

506

20–24

516

1,003

25–34

1,023

972

35–44

991

1,116

45–54

1,137

641

55–59

653

618

60–64

630

986

65–74

1,006

560

75–84

571

192

85+

196

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,093	18.4%
18 and over	13,741	81.6%
65 and over	3,511	20.9%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Two or more races 6.1%

Other race 5.9%

Black or African American 1.8%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,170	74.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2,205	11.6%
Two or more races	1,161	6.1%
Other race	1,118	5.9%
Black or African American	348	1.8%
Asian	23	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.8%	93.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	5.3%	5.3%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.9%	0.9%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 27.1%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 25.1%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	27.1%
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	25.1%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	0.9%
$100k–$150k	1.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$17,526

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 42.7%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,900
Median rent / month	$401
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Solar	3.3%
No fuel used	91.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	0.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 9.8%

Public administration 9.4%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 62.2%

Under 18 years 75.7%

18 and over 59.2%

Married-couple families 50.8%

Female-led households 73.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	0.1%
Cash public assistance	49.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	57.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.2%
Public insurance	77.7%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	0	0.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	0	0.0%
Born in same state	0	0.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 00601

What city is ZIP code 00601 in?

ZIP code 00601 is primarily assigned to Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00601 in?

ZIP code 00601 falls within Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00601?

62% of residents in ZIP code 00601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00601 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 00601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00601?

The median household income in ZIP code 00601 is $17,526, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00601?

The median home value in ZIP code 00601 is $90,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 00601 in?

ZIP code 00601 observes the AST timezone.