00703 ZIP Code — Aguas Buenas, PR

Aguas Buenas County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00703 is located in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, within Aguas Buenas County. It covers approximately 31.02 square miles and serves a population of 24,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00703

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $23,045. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 56% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00703 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

24,475

population

31.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00703 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00703

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aguas Buenas	Preferred
Aguas Buenas	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00971 Guaynabo (4.8 mi) 00969 Guaynabo (4.9 mi) 00727 Caguas (5.8 mi) 00739 Cidra (6.1 mi) 00782 Comerio (6.5 mi) 00926 San Juan (7.3 mi) 00725 Caguas (7.4 mi) 00719 Naranjito (7.9 mi) 00921 San Juan (9.2 mi) 00966 Guaynabo (9.4 mi) 00927 San Juan (9.4 mi) 00778 Gurabo (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,475
Population density	789 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	31.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	18.2626
Longitude	-66.1296
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.2%	84.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.1%	13.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	2.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

24,475

Population

789

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$23,045

Median household income

$14,001

Per capita income

$129,700

Median home value

$432

Median monthly rent

65.8%

Home ownership

43.8%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

7,947

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

413

Under 5

446

5–9

481

788

10–14

850

714

15–19

770

982

20–24

1,059

1,328

25–34

1,432

1,458

35–44

1,573

1,503

45–54

1,622

910

55–59

982

695

60–64

749

1,406

65–74

1,517

809

75–84

872

322

85+

348

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,323	17.7%
18 and over	20,152	82.3%
65 and over	5,274	21.5%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 31.4%

Two or more races 25%

Hispanic or Latino 23%

Other race 14.4%

Black or African American 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,973	31.4%
Two or more races	7,936	25%
Hispanic or Latino	7,295	23%
Other race	4,564	14.4%
Black or African American	1,650	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	352	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.2%	84.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.1%	13.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	2.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%

Under $10k 23.9%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.9%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$23,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,700
Median rent / month	$432
Owner occupied	65.8%
Renter occupied	34.2%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	95.4%

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 22.1%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Public administration 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 43.8%

Under 18 years 68.0%

18 and over 38.7%

Married-couple families 26.1%

Female-led households 61.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	56.2%

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	38.0%
Public insurance	67.8%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

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 00703

What city is ZIP code 00703 in?

ZIP code 00703 is primarily assigned to Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00703 in?

ZIP code 00703 falls within Aguas Buenas County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00703?

44% of residents in ZIP code 00703 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00703 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 00703 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00703?

The median household income in ZIP code 00703 is $23,045, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00703?

The median home value in ZIP code 00703 is $129,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 00703 in?

ZIP code 00703 observes the AST timezone.