00638 ZIP Code — Ciales, PR

Ciales County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00638 is located in Ciales, Puerto Rico, within Ciales County. It covers approximately 71.40 square miles and serves a population of 17,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00638

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $19,796. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 67% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00638 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,605

population

71.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ciales	Preferred
Ciales	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00687 Morovis (5.7 mi) 00650 Florida (5.9 mi) 00720 Orocovis (7.3 mi) 00664 Jayuya (8.2 mi) 00674 Manati (9.2 mi) 00688 Sabana Hoyos (9.3 mi) 00617 Barceloneta (9.8 mi) 00693 Vega Baja (10.4 mi) 00783 Corozal (11 mi) 00766 Villalba (11.8 mi) 00692 Vega Alta (12.4 mi) 00652 Garrochales (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,605
Population density	247 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	71.40 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	18.2997
Longitude	-66.4986
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	90.3%	90.3%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.5%	8.5%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.1%	1.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

17,605

Population

247

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$19,796

Median household income

$9,553

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$371

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

18.0%

Unemployment

6,183

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

303

Under 5

321

416

5–9

441

520

10–14

550

478

15–19

506

463

20–24

490

1,051

25–34

1,112

959

35–44

1,014

975

45–54

1,032

592

55–59

626

759

60–64

804

1,134

65–74

1,201

643

75–84

681

259

85+

275

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,135	17.8%
18 and over	14,470	82.2%
65 and over	4,193	23.8%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.7%

Hispanic or Latino 28.4%

Two or more races 25.5%

Other race 5.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,019	36.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7,000	28.4%
Two or more races	6,280	25.5%
Other race	1,388	5.6%
Black or African American	594	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	247	1%
Asian	77	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.3%	90.3%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.5%	8.5%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.1%	1.1%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Under $10k 23.8%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 25.2%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.8%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	25.2%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	0.9%
Median income	$19,796

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$371
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	23.5%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Solar	0.3%
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

Manufacturing 16.0%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Professional & management 12.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 55.1%

Under 18 years 66.6%

18 and over 52.6%

Married-couple families 40.1%

Female-led households 64.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	12.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	67.1%

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	20.6%
Public insurance	79.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

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 00638

What city is ZIP code 00638 in?

ZIP code 00638 is primarily assigned to Ciales, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00638 in?

ZIP code 00638 falls within Ciales County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00638?

55% of residents in ZIP code 00638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00638 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 00638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00638?

The median household income in ZIP code 00638 is $19,796, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00638?

The median home value in ZIP code 00638 is $93,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 00638 in?

ZIP code 00638 observes the AST timezone.