00616 ZIP Code — Bajadero, PR

Arecibo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00616 is located in Bajadero, Puerto Rico, within Arecibo County. It covers approximately 10.88 square miles and serves a population of 9,625 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00616

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 $101,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $23,652. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00616 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,625

population

10.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00616 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00616

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bajadero	Preferred
Bajadero	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00612 Arecibo (1.3 mi) 00688 Sabana Hoyos (4.7 mi) 00652 Garrochales (5.7 mi) 00617 Barceloneta (7.6 mi) 00650 Florida (8 mi) 00659 Hatillo (8.2 mi) 00641 Utuado (8.8 mi) 00674 Manati (11.5 mi) 00627 Camuy (13 mi) 00638 Ciales (13.5 mi) 00664 Jayuya (14.7 mi) 00601 Adjuntas (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,625
Population density	885 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	10.88 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	18.4055
Longitude	-66.6712
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	85.2%	86.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	12.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,625

Population

885

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$23,652

Median household income

$11,218

Per capita income

$101,100

Median home value

$580

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

43.7%

Poverty rate

15.9%

Unemployment

3,394

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

128

169

5–9

192

239

10–14

270

229

15–19

259

295

20–24

334

602

25–34

680

476

35–44

538

910

45–54

1,029

259

55–59

293

206

60–64

232

465

65–74

526

393

75–84

445

160

85+

182

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,349	14.0%
18 and over	8,276	86.0%
65 and over	2,171	22.6%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.7%

White 23.5%

Two or more races 20.3%

Other race 15.4%

Black or African American 4.2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	5,340	35.7%
White	3,512	23.5%
Two or more races	3,042	20.3%
Other race	2,298	15.4%
Black or African American	626	4.2%
Asian	147	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.2%	86.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	12.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.0%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%

Under $10k 25.2%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.2%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
Median income	$23,652

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 35.4%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,100
Median rent / month	$580
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	45.0%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
No fuel used	91.9%

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 23.8%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Public administration 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Professional & management 8.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Construction 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	34.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 43.7%

Under 18 years 54.0%

18 and over 42.0%

Married-couple families 29.2%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.5%

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	29.7%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

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 00616

What city is ZIP code 00616 in?

ZIP code 00616 is primarily assigned to Bajadero, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00616 in?

ZIP code 00616 falls within Arecibo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00616?

44% of residents in ZIP code 00616 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00616 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 00616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00616?

The median household income in ZIP code 00616 is $23,652, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00616?

The median home value in ZIP code 00616 is $101,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 00616 in?

ZIP code 00616 observes the AST timezone.