00783 ZIP Code — Corozal, PR

Corozal County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00783 is located in Corozal, Puerto Rico, within Corozal County. It covers approximately 42.11 square miles and serves a population of 34,205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00783

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 $111,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $21,701. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 60% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Overall, ZIP code 00783 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,205

population

42.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corozal	Preferred
Corozal	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00719 Naranjito (5.7 mi) 00687 Morovis (5.7 mi) 00953 Toa Alta (6 mi) 00692 Vega Alta (6.8 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (7.3 mi) 00782 Comerio (9.1 mi) 00693 Vega Baja (9.3 mi) 00720 Orocovis (10.5 mi) 00638 Ciales (11 mi) 00646 Dorado (11.3 mi) 00949 Toa Baja (12.4 mi) 00705 Aibonito (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,205
Population density	812 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	42.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	18.3046
Longitude	-66.3305
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	87.6%	87.6%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	11.6%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	0.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

34,205

Population

812

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$21,701

Median household income

$11,300

Per capita income

$111,600

Median home value

$564

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

10,458

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

677

Under 5

721

768

5–9

817

1,121

10–14

1,192

1,017

15–19

1,081

1,087

20–24

1,156

2,226

25–34

2,369

2,090

35–44

2,224

2,058

45–54

2,189

1,187

55–59

1,262

1,133

60–64

1,206

1,779

65–74

1,893

1,051

75–84

1,119

379

85+

403

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,586	19.3%
18 and over	27,619	80.7%
65 and over	6,624	19.4%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 32.4%

Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

Two or more races 21.8%

Other race 10.8%

Black or African American 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	15,920	32.4%
Hispanic or Latino	14,989	30.5%
Two or more races	10,710	21.8%
Other race	5,292	10.8%
Black or African American	2,283	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.6%	87.6%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	11.6%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	0.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Under $10k 23.7%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.7%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$21,701

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 38.9%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,600
Median rent / month	$564
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	91.9%

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 22.1%

Retail trade 12.3%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 45.8%

Under 18 years 55.4%

18 and over 43.6%

Married-couple families 36.0%

Female-led households 66.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	59.6%

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	33.2%
Public insurance	67.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

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 00783

What city is ZIP code 00783 in?

ZIP code 00783 is primarily assigned to Corozal, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00783 in?

ZIP code 00783 falls within Corozal County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00783?

46% of residents in ZIP code 00783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00783 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 00783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00783?

The median household income in ZIP code 00783 is $21,701, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00783?

The median home value in ZIP code 00783 is $111,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 00783 in?

ZIP code 00783 observes the AST timezone.