00623 ZIP Code — Cabo Rojo, PR

Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00623 is located in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, within Cabo Rojo County. It covers approximately 39.20 square miles and serves a population of 39,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00623

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 $117,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $23,132. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 00623 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

39,406

population

39.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cabo Rojo	Preferred
Cabo Rojo	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00622 Boqueron (3.3 mi) 00660 Hormigueros (7.1 mi) 00667 Lajas (8.4 mi) 00683 San German (9.1 mi) 00680 Mayaguez (12 mi) 00682 Mayaguez (12.5 mi) 00637 Sabana Grande (13.9 mi) 00647 Ensenada (14 mi) 00606 Maricao (16.2 mi) 00653 Guanica (17.2 mi) 00670 Las Marias (17.3 mi) 00610 Anasco (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	39,406
Population density	1,005 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	39.20 sq mi
Water area	5.48 sq mi
Latitude	18.0402
Longitude	-67.1466
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	83.8%	84.6%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	13.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	2.3%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.1%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

39,406

Population

1,005

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$23,132

Median household income

$14,386

Per capita income

$117,200

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

16,809

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

528

Under 5

574

812

5–9

883

1,161

10–14

1,264

1,186

15–19

1,290

1,242

20–24

1,351

2,186

25–34

2,378

2,249

35–44

2,448

2,797

45–54

3,044

1,269

55–59

1,381

1,175

60–64

1,278

2,209

65–74

2,403

1,565

75–84

1,702

494

85+

537

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,715	17.0%
18 and over	32,691	83.0%
65 and over	8,910	22.6%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.1%

White 27.4%

Other race 26%

Two or more races 8.8%

Black or African American 3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	20,430	34.1%
White	16,400	27.4%
Other race	15,555	26%
Two or more races	5,278	8.8%
Black or African American	1,790	3%
Asian	206	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	177	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.8%	84.6%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	13.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	2.3%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.1%	1.0%

Under $10k 21.5%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.5%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$23,132

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,200
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	92.3%

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 22.2%

Retail trade 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Public administration 6.1%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	15.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 41.3%

Under 18 years 45.0%

18 and over 40.6%

Married-couple families 24.2%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.3%

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	37.0%
Public insurance	65.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

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 00623

What city is ZIP code 00623 in?

ZIP code 00623 is primarily assigned to Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00623 in?

ZIP code 00623 falls within Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00623?

41% of residents in ZIP code 00623 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00623 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 00623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00623?

The median household income in ZIP code 00623 is $23,132, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00623?

The median home value in ZIP code 00623 is $117,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 00623 in?

ZIP code 00623 observes the AST timezone.