00647 ZIP Code — Ensenada, PR

Guanica County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00647 is located in Ensenada, Puerto Rico, within Guanica County. It covers approximately 15.81 square miles and serves a population of 4,702 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00647

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $17,143. Poverty affects 68% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 61% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00647 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,702

population

15.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00647

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ensenada	Preferred
Ensenada	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00653 Guanica (3.6 mi) 00667 Lajas (5.7 mi) 00637 Sabana Grande (7.3 mi) 00698 Yauco (9.6 mi) 00683 San German (10.1 mi) 00656 Guayanilla (10.8 mi) 00606 Maricao (13.4 mi) 00622 Boqueron (13.8 mi) 00623 Cabo Rojo (14 mi) 00660 Hormigueros (15.8 mi) 00624 Penuelas (16.1 mi) 00670 Las Marias (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,702
Population density	297 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	15.81 sq mi
Water area	3.08 sq mi
Latitude	17.9725
Longitude	-66.9452
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	93.7%	94.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	6.3%	6.0%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	0.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,702

Population

297

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$17,143

Median household income

$8,531

Per capita income

$90,100

Median home value

$336

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

31.8%

Unemployment

2,898

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

170

5–9

281

10–14

298

15–19

158

20–24

168

179

25–34

189

212

35–44

225

239

45–54

253

124

55–59

132

123

60–64

130

333

65–74

353

243

75–84

258

85+

102

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,090	23.2%
18 and over	3,612	76.8%
65 and over	1,385	29.5%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.5%

Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

Other race 28%

Black or African American 4.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,337	34.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,065	30.5%
Other race	1,893	28%
Black or African American	287	4.2%
Two or more races	181	2.7%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.7%	94.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	6.3%	6.0%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	0.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 29.6%

$10k–$15k 17.8%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	29.6%
$10k–$15k	17.8%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	0.4%
$100k–$150k	1.0%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$17,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 65.9%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,100
Median rent / month	$336
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	45.6%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	30.9%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	76.1%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	51.0%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	5.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	91.1%

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 34.0%

Retail trade 13.7%

Other services 10.5%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 67.5%

Under 18 years 76.3%

18 and over 64.9%

Married-couple families 41.1%

Female-led households 78.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.7%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	12.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	61.0%

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	30.5%
Public insurance	73.7%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

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 00647

What city is ZIP code 00647 in?

ZIP code 00647 is primarily assigned to Ensenada, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00647 in?

ZIP code 00647 falls within Guanica County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00647?

68% of residents in ZIP code 00647 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00647 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 00647 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 00647 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 00647 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00647?

The median household income in ZIP code 00647 is $17,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00647 in?

ZIP code 00647 observes the AST timezone.