00659 ZIP Code — Hatillo, PR

Hatillo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00659 is located in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, within Hatillo County. It covers approximately 41.06 square miles and serves a population of 37,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00659

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 $121,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $23,899. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 54% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00659 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

37,066

population

41.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hatillo	Preferred
Hatillo	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00627 Camuy (4.7 mi) 00678 Quebradillas (7.9 mi) 00616 Bajadero (8.2 mi) 00612 Arecibo (8.8 mi) 00669 Lares (9.8 mi) 00641 Utuado (11.8 mi) 00688 Sabana Hoyos (11.8 mi) 00652 Garrochales (13.1 mi) 00685 San Sebastian (13.6 mi) 00662 Isabela (15.1 mi) 00617 Barceloneta (15.6 mi) 00601 Adjuntas (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	37,066
Population density	903 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	41.06 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	18.4160
Longitude	-66.7963
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	81.2%	81.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	15.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	3.4%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

37,066

Population

903

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$23,899

Median household income

$14,486

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$541

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

40.0%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

13,069

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

535

Under 5

584

785

5–9

856

920

10–14

1,004

1,026

15–19

1,121

1,144

20–24

1,249

2,337

25–34

2,551

2,171

35–44

2,371

2,501

45–54

2,731

1,088

55–59

1,188

1,371

60–64

1,496

2,032

65–74

2,219

1,575

75–84

1,719

235

85+

257

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,939	16.0%
18 and over	31,127	84.0%
65 and over	8,037	21.7%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.8%

Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

Other race 8.3%

Two or more races 7.6%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	28,807	65.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6,689	15.3%
Other race	3,613	8.3%
Two or more races	3,316	7.6%
Black or African American	1,242	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	84	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.2%	81.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	15.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	3.4%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%

Under $10k 18.3%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 21.5%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.3%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	21.5%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$23,899

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$541
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	23.7%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	94.8%

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 25.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Public administration 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Other services 8.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Construction 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	0.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 40.0%

Under 18 years 49.8%

18 and over 38.1%

Married-couple families 29.7%

Female-led households 62.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	53.5%

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	34.2%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

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 00659

What city is ZIP code 00659 in?

ZIP code 00659 is primarily assigned to Hatillo, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00659 in?

ZIP code 00659 falls within Hatillo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00659?

40% of residents in ZIP code 00659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00659 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 00659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00659?

The median household income in ZIP code 00659 is $23,899, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00659?

The median home value in ZIP code 00659 is $121,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 00659 in?

ZIP code 00659 observes the AST timezone.