00704 ZIP Code — Aguirre, PR

Salinas County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00704 is located in Aguirre, Puerto Rico, within Salinas County. It covers approximately 9.00 square miles and serves a population of 6,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00704

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $19,845. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Overall, ZIP code 00704 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.

6,831

population

9.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00704 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00704

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aguirre	Preferred
Aguirre	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00751 Salinas (3.1 mi) 00784 Guayama (6.2 mi) 00736 Cayey (7.7 mi) 00714 Arroyo (10.6 mi) 00705 Aibonito (11.1 mi) 00757 Santa Isabel (11.3 mi) 00769 Coamo (11.8 mi) 00723 Patillas (14 mi) 00739 Cidra (14.3 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (16.3 mi) 00782 Comerio (16.9 mi) 00795 Juana Diaz (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,831
Population density	759 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	9.00 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	17.9802
Longitude	-66.2189
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	86.2%	87.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	10.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	1.2%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,831

Population

759

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$19,845

Median household income

$10,677

Per capita income

$91,600

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

52.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,843

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

189

Under 5

205

222

5–9

241

163

10–14

176

277

15–19

301

295

20–24

321

600

25–34

652

315

35–44

343

409

45–54

444

158

55–59

172

141

60–64

153

282

65–74

306

157

75–84

170

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,464	21.4%
18 and over	5,367	78.6%
65 and over	1,054	15.4%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33%

Two or more races 27.9%

White 20.1%

Black or African American 13.3%

Other race 5.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	3,368	33%
Two or more races	2,845	27.9%
White	2,054	20.1%
Black or African American	1,352	13.3%
Other race	580	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.2%	87.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	10.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	1.2%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.2%	1.0%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 16.9%

$15k–$25k 25.5%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	16.9%
$15k–$25k	25.5%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
Median income	$19,845

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 43.1%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,600
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	26.7%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	4.9%
No fuel used	94.1%

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 19.6%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Professional & management 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.5%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 52.0%

Under 18 years 69.3%

18 and over 47.3%

Married-couple families 35.1%

Female-led households 60.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	47.4%

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	30.0%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

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 00704

What city is ZIP code 00704 in?

ZIP code 00704 is primarily assigned to Aguirre, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00704 in?

ZIP code 00704 falls within Salinas County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00704?

52% of residents in ZIP code 00704 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00704 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 00704 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00704?

The median household income in ZIP code 00704 is $19,845, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00704?

The median home value in ZIP code 00704 is $91,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 00704 in?

ZIP code 00704 observes the AST timezone.