00727 ZIP Code — Caguas, PR

Caguas County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00727 is located in Caguas, Puerto Rico, within Caguas County. It covers approximately 22.56 square miles and serves a population of 53,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00727

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $33,678. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00727 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

53,258

population

22.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caguas	Preferred
Caguas	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00725 Caguas (1.6 mi) 00703 Aguas Buenas (5.8 mi) 00778 Gurabo (6 mi) 00739 Cidra (7 mi) 00754 San Lorenzo (7.4 mi) 00969 Guaynabo (8.7 mi) 00971 Guaynabo (8.8 mi) 00926 San Juan (9 mi) 00777 Juncos (10.1 mi) 00987 Carolina (10.5 mi) 00782 Comerio (10.8 mi) 00927 San Juan (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	53,258
Population density	2,361 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	22.56 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	18.2167
Longitude	-66.0553
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	68.4%	74.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	18.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	5.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.3%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

53,258

Population

2,361

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$33,678

Median household income

$21,866

Per capita income

$144,100

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

17,318

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

794

Under 5

905

1,223

5–9

1,394

1,372

10–14

1,564

1,599

15–19

1,824

1,597

20–24

1,822

3,644

25–34

4,156

3,150

35–44

3,591

3,566

45–54

4,067

1,487

55–59

1,696

1,700

60–64

1,939

2,276

65–74

2,595

1,840

75–84

2,097

635

85+

725

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,340	17.5%
18 and over	43,918	82.5%
65 and over	10,168	19.1%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.1%

Hispanic or Latino 25%

Other race 15.2%

Two or more races 11.3%

Black or African American 7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	29,152	41.1%
Hispanic or Latino	17,721	25%
Other race	10,800	15.2%
Two or more races	8,008	11.3%
Black or African American	4,940	7%
Asian	256	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	102	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	74.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	18.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	5.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.3%	1.0%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$33,678

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 37.4%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,100
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	81.6%

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 23.2%

Retail trade 13.1%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Public administration 7.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 30.8%

Under 18 years 38.6%

18 and over 29.2%

Married-couple families 18.7%

Female-led households 45.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.1%

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	53.4%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

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 00727

What part of Caguas is ZIP code 00727?

ZIP code 00727 covers a portion of Caguas, Puerto Rico, within Caguas County.

What county is ZIP code 00727 in?

ZIP code 00727 falls within Caguas County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00727?

31% of residents in ZIP code 00727 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00727 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 00727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00727?

The median home value in ZIP code 00727 is $144,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00727?

The median household income in ZIP code 00727 is $33,678, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00727 in?

ZIP code 00727 observes the AST timezone.