00736 ZIP Code — Cayey, PR

Cayey County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00736 is located in Cayey, Puerto Rico, within Cayey County. It covers approximately 54.90 square miles and serves a population of 45,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00736

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 $134,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $27,158. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00736 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

45,867

population

54.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cayey	Preferred
Cayey	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00784 Guayama (4.7 mi) 00739 Cidra (6.8 mi) 00705 Aibonito (7.4 mi) 00704 Aguirre (7.7 mi) 00751 Salinas (8.2 mi) 00714 Arroyo (9.5 mi) 00782 Comerio (10.7 mi) 00723 Patillas (10.8 mi) 00727 Caguas (12 mi) 00769 Coamo (12.3 mi) 00725 Caguas (12.3 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	45,867
Population density	835 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	54.90 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	18.0786
Longitude	-66.1653
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787/939

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.5%	79.5%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	15.7%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	4.2%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

45,867

Population

835

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$27,158

Median household income

$16,511

Per capita income

$134,500

Median home value

$572

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

38.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

14,996

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

719

Under 5

773

851

5–9

915

1,280

10–14

1,377

1,335

15–19

1,436

1,473

20–24

1,584

2,762

25–34

2,970

2,753

35–44

2,961

2,859

45–54

3,074

1,515

55–59

1,628

1,584

60–64

1,704

2,709

65–74

2,913

1,600

75–84

1,721

661

85+

710

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,579	16.5%
18 and over	38,288	83.5%
65 and over	10,314	22.5%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 29.7%

Hispanic or Latino 23.7%

Two or more races 23.2%

Other race 15.9%

Black or African American 6.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,863	29.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14,231	23.7%
Two or more races	13,967	23.2%
Other race	9,574	15.9%
Black or African American	4,117	6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	275	0.5%
Asian	71	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.5%	79.5%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	15.7%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	4.2%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%

Under $10k 19.1%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.1%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$27,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,500
Median rent / month	$572
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	93.2%

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 27.9%

Retail trade 14.3%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Construction 7.1%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 6.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 38.4%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 36.2%

Married-couple families 20.2%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.1%

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	55.0%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

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 00736

What city is ZIP code 00736 in?

ZIP code 00736 is primarily assigned to Cayey, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00736 in?

ZIP code 00736 falls within Cayey County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00736?

38% of residents in ZIP code 00736 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00736 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 00736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00736?

The median household income in ZIP code 00736 is $27,158, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00736?

The median home value in ZIP code 00736 is $134,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 00736 in?

ZIP code 00736 observes the AST timezone.