00602 ZIP Code — Aguada, PR

Aguada County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00602 is located in Aguada, Puerto Rico, within Aguada County. It covers approximately 30.33 square miles and serves a population of 37,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00602

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 $98,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $20,260. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 57% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00602 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

37,642

population

30.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aguada	Preferred
Aguada	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00677 Rincon (3.8 mi) 00610 Anasco (5.1 mi) 00676 Moca (6.6 mi) 00603 Aguadilla (7.9 mi) 00682 Mayaguez (9.3 mi) 00680 Mayaguez (10.9 mi) 00690 San Antonio (11.6 mi) 00662 Isabela (12.4 mi) 00685 San Sebastian (13.5 mi) 00670 Las Marias (14.8 mi) 00660 Hormigueros (15.4 mi) 00678 Quebradillas (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	37,642
Population density	1,241 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	30.33 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	18.3529
Longitude	-67.1775
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	86.9%	86.9%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	10.3%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	2.8%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

37,642

Population

1,241

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$20,260

Median household income

$11,379

Per capita income

$98,300

Median home value

$459

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

47.4%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

14,240

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

584

Under 5

610

716

5–9

748

1,058

10–14

1,105

1,052

15–19

1,100

1,148

20–24

1,200

2,346

25–34

2,451

2,236

35–44

2,337

2,394

45–54

2,501

1,319

55–59

1,378

1,594

60–64

1,666

2,281

65–74

2,383

1,264

75–84

1,321

416

85+

434

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,109	16.2%
18 and over	31,533	83.8%
65 and over	8,099	21.5%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.4%

Hispanic or Latino 32%

Two or more races 30.8%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,479	33.4%
Hispanic or Latino	17,684	32%
Two or more races	17,037	30.8%
Other race	1,476	2.7%
Black or African American	555	1%
Asian	48	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.9%	86.9%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	10.3%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	2.8%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 24.3%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.3%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	2.0%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$20,260

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 47.1%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,300
Median rent / month	$459
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	35.6%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	42.3%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	95.2%

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

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Professional & management 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 8.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 47.4%

Under 18 years 58.1%

18 and over 45.3%

Married-couple families 40.3%

Female-led households 55.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	57.0%

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	27.9%
Public insurance	71.4%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

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 00602

What city is ZIP code 00602 in?

ZIP code 00602 is primarily assigned to Aguada, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00602 in?

ZIP code 00602 falls within Aguada County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00602?

47% of residents in ZIP code 00602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00602 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 00602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00602?

The median household income in ZIP code 00602 is $20,260, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00602?

The median home value in ZIP code 00602 is $98,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 00602 in?

ZIP code 00602 observes the AST timezone.