00962 ZIP Code — Catano, PR

Catano County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00962 is located in Catano, Puerto Rico, within Catano County. It covers approximately 4.82 square miles and serves a population of 19,614 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00962

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 $110,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $18,478. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 53% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00962 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,614

population

4.82

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Catano	Acceptable
Catano	Acceptable

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	19,614
Population density	4,069 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	4.82 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	18.4418
Longitude	-66.1402
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	88.2%	88.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.8%	8.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	2.3%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

19,614

Population

4,069

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$18,478

Median household income

$11,215

Per capita income

$110,600

Median home value

$553

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment

6,200

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

347

Under 5

395

574

5–9

653

481

10–14

546

573

15–19

651

653

20–24

743

1,261

25–34

1,434

1,071

35–44

1,218

1,034

45–54

1,175

631

55–59

717

591

60–64

671

985

65–74

1,119

697

75–84

793

281

85+

320

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,696	18.8%
18 and over	15,918	81.2%
65 and over	4,195	21.4%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31.7%

White 27.6%

Two or more races 27%

Black or African American 7.9%

Other race 5.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	9,094	31.7%
White	7,922	27.6%
Two or more races	7,754	27%
Black or African American	2,274	7.9%
Other race	1,613	5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	51	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.2%	88.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.8%	8.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	2.3%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%

Under $10k 33.2%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	33.2%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$18,478

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 36.3%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,600
Median rent / month	$553
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	23.7%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.8%
1 vehicle	44.4%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	89.2%

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 20.5%

Retail trade 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Public administration 9.8%

Professional & management 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 51.9%

Under 18 years 69.2%

18 and over 48.0%

Married-couple families 31.8%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	13.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.5%

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	30.7%
Public insurance	65.2%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

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 00962

What city is ZIP code 00962 in?

ZIP code 00962 is primarily assigned to Catano, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00962 in?

ZIP code 00962 falls within Catano County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00962?

52% of residents in ZIP code 00962 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00962 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 00962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00962?

The median household income in ZIP code 00962 is $18,478, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00962?

The median home value in ZIP code 00962 is $110,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 00962 in?

ZIP code 00962 observes the AST timezone.