00957 ZIP Code — Bayamon, PR

Bayamon County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00957 is located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, within Bayamon County. It covers approximately 4.34 square miles and serves a population of 41,009 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00957

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $28,240. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00957 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

41,009

population

4.34

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bayamon	Acceptable
Bayamon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	41,009
Population density	9,449 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	4.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	18.3672
Longitude	-66.1851
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787/939

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.4%	74.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	20.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	4.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.7%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

41,009

Population

9,449

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$28,240

Median household income

$15,514

Per capita income

$136,000

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

14,087

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

671

Under 5

846

746

5–9

940

919

10–14

1,158

1,203

15–19

1,518

1,336

20–24

1,684

2,528

25–34

3,189

1,887

35–44

2,379

2,424

45–54

3,056

1,125

55–59

1,418

1,099

60–64

1,385

1,984

65–74

2,501

1,709

75–84

2,155

508

85+

641

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,688	16.3%
18 and over	34,321	83.7%
65 and over	9,498	23.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.6%

White 25%

Two or more races 20.3%

Other race 17.4%

Black or African American 4.2%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	19,864	32.6%
White	15,222	25%
Two or more races	12,335	20.3%
Other race	10,618	17.4%
Black or African American	2,572	4.2%
Asian	198	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.4%	74.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	20.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	4.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.7%	1.0%

Under $10k 20.4%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.4%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$28,240

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 42.5%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,000
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	27.2%
1960–1969	27.3%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	10.5%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	82.2%

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 22.4%

Retail trade 16.6%

Professional & management 11.5%

Public administration 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 5.3%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Information 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 50.7%

18 and over 32.6%

Married-couple families 23.8%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.3%

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	42.8%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	8.0%
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 00957

What city is ZIP code 00957 in?

ZIP code 00957 is primarily assigned to Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00957 in?

ZIP code 00957 falls within Bayamon County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00957?

36% of residents in ZIP code 00957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00957 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 00957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00957?

The median home value in ZIP code 00957 is $136,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00957?

The median household income in ZIP code 00957 is $28,240, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00957 in?

ZIP code 00957 observes the AST timezone.