00961 ZIP Code — Bayamon, PR

Bayamon County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00961 is located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, within Bayamon County. It covers approximately 5.40 square miles and serves a population of 29,271 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 939/787.

About ZIP code 00961

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 $159,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $34,141. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00961 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

29,271

population

5.40

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00961. 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	29,271
Population density	5,421 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	5.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	18.4131
Longitude	-66.1612
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	939/787

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	74.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	20.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	4.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.7%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

29,271

Population

5,421

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$34,141

Median household income

$21,018

Per capita income

$159,700

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

9,705

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

498

Under 5

565

614

5–9

696

656

10–14

742

620

15–19

702

816

20–24

925

1,749

25–34

1,981

1,650

35–44

1,869

1,570

45–54

1,778

1,139

55–59

1,289

896

60–64

1,014

1,890

65–74

2,140

1,254

75–84

1,421

374

85+

423

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,591	15.7%
18 and over	24,680	84.3%
65 and over	7,502	25.6%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.9%

White 26.7%

Two or more races 20.5%

Other race 15%

Black or African American 4.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	14,370	32.9%
White	11,672	26.7%
Two or more races	8,961	20.5%
Other race	6,555	15%
Black or African American	2,050	4.7%
Asian	33	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	74.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	20.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	4.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.7%	1.0%

Under $10k 18.3%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.3%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$34,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 32.0%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,700
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	54.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	30.0%
1960–1969	22.1%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	80.0%

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 19.5%

Professional & management 15.9%

Retail trade 12.5%

Public administration 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 4.1%

Information 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 41.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.3%

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	51.1%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

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 00961

What city is ZIP code 00961 in?

ZIP code 00961 is primarily assigned to Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00961 in?

ZIP code 00961 falls within Bayamon County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00961?

29% of residents in ZIP code 00961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00961 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 00961 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 00961 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 00961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00961?

The median home value in ZIP code 00961 is $159,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 00961 in?

ZIP code 00961 observes the AST timezone.