00652 ZIP Code — Garrochales, PR

Arecibo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00652 is located in Garrochales, Puerto Rico, within Arecibo County. It covers approximately 6.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00652

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $26,148. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00652 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,924

population

6.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garrochales	Preferred
Garrochales	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00617 Barceloneta (3.1 mi) 00616 Bajadero (5.7 mi) 00612 Arecibo (6.2 mi) 00650 Florida (6.7 mi) 00674 Manati (6.8 mi) 00688 Sabana Hoyos (7.3 mi) 00638 Ciales (12.4 mi) 00693 Vega Baja (13.1 mi) 00659 Hatillo (13.1 mi) 00641 Utuado (13.3 mi) 00687 Morovis (15.1 mi) 00664 Jayuya (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,924
Population density	609 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	6.44 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	18.4519
Longitude	-66.5998
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	85.0%	86.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	12.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,924

Population

609

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$26,148

Median household income

$14,188

Per capita income

$118,600

Median home value

$678

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

38.2%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

1,364

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

136

15–19

100

152

20–24

179

184

25–34

217

287

35–44

339

251

45–54

297

55–59

169

60–64

200

202

65–74

239

121

75–84

142

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	14.9%
18 and over	3,338	85.1%
65 and over	825	21.0%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35%

Two or more races 28.1%

White 26.4%

Other race 7.8%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	2,113	35%
Two or more races	1,697	28.1%
White	1,595	26.4%
Other race	471	7.8%
Black or African American	74	1.2%
Asian	49	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	86.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	12.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	1.0%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$26,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 40.3%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,600
Median rent / month	$678
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	28.7%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.5%
Solar	1.8%
No fuel used	95.7%

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

Retail trade 19.1%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 12.8%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.1%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	35.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 38.2%

Under 18 years 68.3%

18 and over 32.9%

Married-couple families 20.2%

Female-led households 62.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.3%

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	30.4%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

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 00652

What city is ZIP code 00652 in?

ZIP code 00652 is primarily assigned to Garrochales, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00652 in?

ZIP code 00652 falls within Arecibo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00652?

38% of residents in ZIP code 00652 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00652 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 00652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00652?

The median household income in ZIP code 00652 is $26,148, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00652?

The median home value in ZIP code 00652 is $118,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 00652 in?

ZIP code 00652 observes the AST timezone.