Carolina County, PR ZIP Codes
Puerto Rico (PR) · 9 ZIP codes · 1 cities
9
ZIP codes
152,993
population (2021)
-13.4%
pop change since 2010
72031
FIPS code
Carolina County ZIP code map
About Carolina County
Carolina County is located in Puerto Rico and contains 9 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 152,993 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.4% from 176,762 in 2010.
The timezone is Eastern Time (no DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carolina County is 72031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 152,993 |
| 2010 population | 176,762 |
| Change | -13.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico |
| FIPS code | 72031 |
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Daylight saving | No |
Cities in Carolina County
ZIP codes for Carolina County, PR (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00979 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00981 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00982 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00983 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00984 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00985 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00986 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00987 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
| 00988 | Carolina | Carolina | View map |
Demographics & statistics
132,066
Population
43.3
Median age
$32,958
Median household income
$17,905
Per capita income
$144,750
Median home value
$648
Median monthly rent
68.2%
Home ownership
33.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
Unemployment
46,387
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,181
Under 5
2,676
2,810
5–9
3,447
3,152
10–14
3,867
3,661
15–19
4,491
4,010
20–24
4,919
8,047
25–34
9,871
7,114
35–44
8,727
7,808
45–54
9,578
3,710
55–59
4,550
3,437
60–64
4,216
6,259
65–74
7,678
5,216
75–84
6,398
1,906
85+
2,337
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,829 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 109,237 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 29,794 | 23.5% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32.7%
White
23.7%
Other race
22%
Two or more races
11.7%
Black or African American
9.8%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 64,084 | 32.7% |
| White | 46,392 | 23.7% |
| Other race | 43,066 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 22,972 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 19,203 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 360 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
17.4%
$10k–$15k
8.7%
$15k–$25k
16.1%
$25k–$35k
12.9%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.0% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $32,958 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
36.4%
$150k–$200k
31.8%
$200k–$300k
11.4%
$300k–$500k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,750 |
| Median rent / month | $648 |
| Owner occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter occupied | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 18.6% |
| Single-family detached | 55.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 43.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 13.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 14.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 83.7% |
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
20.7%
Retail trade
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Professional & management
9.0%
Public administration
8.7%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 28.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
33.6%
Under 18 years
50.2%
18 and over
30.1%
Married-couple families
17.5%
Female-led households
45.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 36.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 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 | 47.4% |
| Public insurance | 52.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
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.
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