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Guanica County
Guanica, PR
00653
00653 ZIP Code — Guanica, PR
Guanica County, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00653 is located in
Guanica ,
Puerto Rico ,
within Guanica County .
It covers approximately 22.09 square miles and serves a population of
8,980 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone,
served by area code 787/939 .
About ZIP code 00653
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 $80,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $13,777. Poverty affects 66% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 60% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 00653 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
Atlantic (AT) — no DST
timezone
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,980
Population density
407 / sq mi
State FIPS
72
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
22.09 sq mi
Water area
2.04 sq mi
Latitude
17.9825
Longitude
-66.8916
Timezone
Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code
787/939
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.1%
94.0%
80.8%
$50k – $100k
5.9%
6.0%
14.5%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
0.0%
3.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
Demographics & statistics
$13,777
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,408 15.7% 18 and over 7,572 84.3% 65 and over 2,084 23.2% Median age 44.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 5,668 47.9% Hispanic or Latino 2,847 24.1% Other race 2,270 19.2% Two or more races 599 5.1% Black or African American 428 3.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 15 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.1%
94.0%
80.8%
$50k – $100k
5.9%
6.0%
14.5%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
0.0%
3.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 37.2% $10k–$15k 15.9% $15k–$25k 17.5% $25k–$35k 11.9% $35k–$50k 9.5% $50k–$75k 6.4% $75k–$100k 1.4% $100k–$150k 0.3% Median income $13,777
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,400 Median rent / month $329 Owner occupied 68.0% Renter occupied 32.0% Vacant 37.4% Single-family detached 82.7% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 4.1% 1990–1999 21.3% 1980–1989 25.3% 1970–1979 26.2% 1960–1969 16.7% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 0.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 0.7% 2 bedrooms 11.7% 3 bedrooms 81.0% 4 bedrooms 3.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.9% 1 vehicle 60.7% 2 vehicles 22.9% 3 or more 6.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.3% Electricity 8.3% Propane / LP gas 1.2% Solar 1.4% No fuel used 88.7%
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
Some college, no 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
18.6%
Public administration
17.3%
Professional & management
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.4% Service 30.6% Sales & office 26.2% Natural resources & construction 3.8% Production & transportation 19.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.7% Government 27.1% Self-employed 3.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.3% Carpool 1.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.0% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
49.4%
Female-led households
90.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.4% Retirement income 11.2% Supplemental Security 0.4% Cash public assistance 13.2% Food stamps / SNAP 59.5%
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 19.1% Public insurance 80.8% No insurance 3.4% 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 00653
What city is ZIP code 00653 in?
ZIP code 00653 is primarily assigned to Guanica, Puerto Rico.
What county is ZIP code 00653 in?
ZIP code 00653 falls within Guanica County, Puerto Rico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00653?
66% of residents in ZIP code 00653 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 00653 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 00653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 00653?
The median household income in ZIP code 00653 is $13,777, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00653?
The median home value in ZIP code 00653 is $80,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 00653 in?
ZIP code 00653 observes the AST timezone.
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