00983 ZIP Code — Carolina, PR

Carolina County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00983 is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, within Carolina County. It covers approximately 4.32 square miles and serves a population of 31,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00983

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 $152,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $30,595. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00983 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

31,816

population

4.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carolina	Acceptable
Carolina	Preferred
Carolina	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00982 Carolina (1.4 mi) 00924 San Juan (2.1 mi) 00985 Carolina (2.3 mi) 00979 Carolina (2.7 mi) 00923 San Juan (3.7 mi) 00772 Loiza (4.4 mi) 00915 San Juan (4.6 mi) 00925 San Juan (4.7 mi) 00917 San Juan (4.7 mi) 00913 San Juan (5 mi) 00911 San Juan (5.8 mi) 00912 San Juan (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,816
Population density	7,365 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	4.32 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	18.4156
Longitude	-65.9777
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.1%	72.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	21.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	5.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

31,816

Population

7,365

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$30,595

Median household income

$17,934

Per capita income

$152,000

Median home value

$620

Median monthly rent

65.1%

Home ownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

11,692

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

603

Under 5

754

711

5–9

889

899

10–14

1,123

890

15–19

1,113

899

20–24

1,124

1,960

25–34

2,450

1,586

35–44

1,982

1,712

45–54

2,140

776

55–59

969

756

60–64

945

1,522

65–74

1,902

1,428

75–84

1,784

400

85+

499

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,963	18.7%
18 and over	25,853	81.3%
65 and over	7,535	23.7%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31.6%

White 25%

Other race 21.5%

Two or more races 11%

Black or African American 10.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	14,708	31.6%
White	11,616	25%
Other race	10,017	21.5%
Two or more races	5,107	11%
Black or African American	5,039	10.8%
Asian	37	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.1%	72.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	21.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	5.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	1.0%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$30,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 32.5%

$150k–$200k 35.8%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,000
Median rent / month	$620
Owner occupied	65.1%
Renter occupied	34.9%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	54.6%
Large apartment buildings	11.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	58.1%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	44.9%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	82.5%

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 20.2%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Professional & management 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Other services 7.4%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Construction 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 33.4%

Under 18 years 53.6%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.0%

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	47.6%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

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 00983

What city is ZIP code 00983 in?

ZIP code 00983 is primarily assigned to Carolina, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00983 in?

ZIP code 00983 falls within Carolina County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00983?

33% of residents in ZIP code 00983 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00983 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 00983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00983?

The median home value in ZIP code 00983 is $152,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00983?

The median household income in ZIP code 00983 is $30,595, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00983 in?

ZIP code 00983 observes the AST timezone.