00617 ZIP Code — Barceloneta, PR

Barceloneta County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00617 is located in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, within Barceloneta County. It covers approximately 18.36 square miles and serves a population of 22,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00617

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 $118,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $20,328. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 56% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00617 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,573

population

18.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barceloneta	Preferred
Barceloneta	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00652 Garrochales (3.1 mi) 00674 Manati (3.9 mi) 00650 Florida (4.6 mi) 00688 Sabana Hoyos (7.2 mi) 00612 Arecibo (7.6 mi) 00616 Bajadero (7.6 mi) 00638 Ciales (9.8 mi) 00693 Vega Baja (10.2 mi) 00687 Morovis (12 mi) 00641 Utuado (13.5 mi) 00692 Vega Alta (14.2 mi) 00664 Jayuya (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,573
Population density	1,229 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	18.36 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	18.4298
Longitude	-66.5581
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	85.7%	85.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	12.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	1.6%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

22,573

Population

1,229

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$20,328

Median household income

$13,414

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$581

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

15.8%

Unemployment

7,821

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

378

Under 5

419

494

5–9

548

634

10–14

703

700

15–19

776

723

20–24

801

1,476

25–34

1,634

1,426

35–44

1,580

1,441

45–54

1,596

690

55–59

765

548

60–64

606

1,144

65–74

1,267

789

75–84

874

266

85+

295

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,049	17.9%
18 and over	18,524	82.1%
65 and over	4,635	20.5%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.1%

Two or more races 24.3%

White 24%

Other race 12.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	12,778	36.1%
Two or more races	8,583	24.3%
White	8,496	24%
Other race	4,342	12.3%
Black or African American	754	2.1%
Asian	360	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.7%	85.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	12.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	1.6%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 20.2%

$10k–$15k 16.8%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.2%
$10k–$15k	16.8%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	1.5%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$20,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 36.5%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$581
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	64.8%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	96.2%

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

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 15.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Professional & management 8.8%

Public administration 8.7%

Construction 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 46.2%

Under 18 years 59.9%

18 and over 43.2%

Married-couple families 29.2%

Female-led households 61.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
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	32.6%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

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 00617

What city is ZIP code 00617 in?

ZIP code 00617 is primarily assigned to Barceloneta, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00617 in?

ZIP code 00617 falls within Barceloneta County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00617?

46% of residents in ZIP code 00617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00617 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 00617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00617?

The median household income in ZIP code 00617 is $20,328, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00617?

The median home value in ZIP code 00617 is $118,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 00617 in?

ZIP code 00617 observes the AST timezone.