00971 ZIP Code — Guaynabo, PR

Guaynabo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00971 is located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, within Guaynabo County. It covers approximately 16.03 square miles and serves a population of 26,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00971

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $31,484. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00971 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,430

population

16.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guaynabo	Preferred
Guaynabo	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00969 Guaynabo (0.2 mi) 00926 San Juan (3.6 mi) 00921 San Juan (4.5 mi) 00966 Guaynabo (4.7 mi) 00703 Aguas Buenas (4.8 mi) 00927 San Juan (4.8 mi) 00968 Guaynabo (5.8 mi) 00920 San Juan (6.2 mi) 00925 San Juan (6.7 mi) 00965 Guaynabo (6.9 mi) 00918 San Juan (7.2 mi) 00917 San Juan (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,430
Population density	1,649 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	16.03 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	18.3302
Longitude	-66.1145
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	74.8%	61.3%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	21.6%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	11.8%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.3%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

26,430

Population

1,649

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$31,484

Median household income

$18,790

Per capita income

$142,700

Median home value

$646

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

8,732

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

366

Under 5

366

537

5–9

536

509

10–14

509

696

15–19

696

851

20–24

851

1,721

25–34

1,720

1,605

35–44

1,603

1,800

45–54

1,798

981

55–59

981

1,205

60–64

1,203

1,593

65–74

1,592

1,008

75–84

1,006

349

85+

348

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,520	13.3%
18 and over	22,910	86.7%
65 and over	5,896	22.3%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.3%

White 25%

Two or more races 22.9%

Other race 13.9%

Black or African American 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	13,798	34.3%
White	10,057	25%
Two or more races	9,197	22.9%
Other race	5,573	13.9%
Black or African American	1,576	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	61.3%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	21.6%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	11.8%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.3%	1.0%

Under $10k 17.7%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.7%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$31,484

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,700
Median rent / month	$646
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	55.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	29.4%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	93.6%

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 19.2%

Retail trade 13.9%

Professional & management 12.7%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Public administration 7.1%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Other services 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	33.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 47.7%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.4%

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	47.0%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

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 00971

What city is ZIP code 00971 in?

ZIP code 00971 is primarily assigned to Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00971 in?

ZIP code 00971 falls within Guaynabo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00971?

34% of residents in ZIP code 00971 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00971 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 00971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00971?

The median home value in ZIP code 00971 is $142,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00971?

The median household income in ZIP code 00971 is $31,484, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00971 in?

ZIP code 00971 observes the AST timezone.