00631 ZIP Code — Castaner, PR

Lares County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00631 is located in Castaner, Puerto Rico, within Lares County. It covers approximately 3.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00631

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 $98,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $15,658. Poverty affects 60% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 70% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Overall, ZIP code 00631 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,431

population

3.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Castaner	Acceptable

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,431
Population density	457 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	3.13 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	18.2246
Longitude	-66.8678
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.5%	90.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	9.5%	8.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	1.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,431

Population

457

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$15,658

Median household income

$8,965

Per capita income

$98,300

Median home value

$326

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment

449

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

164

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	259	18.1%
18 and over	1,172	81.9%
65 and over	447	31.2%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,377	93.2%
Hispanic or Latino	46	3.1%
Other race	43	2.9%
Black or African American	8	0.5%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.5%	90.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	9.5%	8.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	1.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 25.4%

$10k–$15k 22.5%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.4%
$10k–$15k	22.5%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
Median income	$15,658

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 47.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,300
Median rent / month	$326
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.6%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
No fuel used	100.0%

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 45.6%

Construction 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Public administration 9.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Retail trade 3.1%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 59.6%

Under 18 years 64.5%

18 and over 58.5%

Married-couple families 54.8%

Female-led households 51.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	16.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	70.4%

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	8.5%
Public insurance	87.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

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 00631

What city is ZIP code 00631 in?

ZIP code 00631 is primarily assigned to Castaner, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00631 in?

ZIP code 00631 falls within Lares County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00631?

60% of residents in ZIP code 00631 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00631 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 00631 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 00631 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 00631 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00631?

The median household income in ZIP code 00631 is $15,658, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00631 in?

ZIP code 00631 observes the AST timezone.