00606 ZIP Code — Maricao, PR

Maricao County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00606 is located in Maricao, Puerto Rico, within Maricao County. It covers approximately 44.33 square miles and serves a population of 5,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00606

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 $104,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $19,603. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00606 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,590

population

44.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maricao	Preferred
Maricao	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00670 Las Marias (5.9 mi) 00637 Sabana Grande (6.2 mi) 00698 Yauco (7 mi) 00683 San German (7.2 mi) 00669 Lares (9.8 mi) 00685 San Sebastian (10.6 mi) 00680 Mayaguez (11.4 mi) 00660 Hormigueros (11.5 mi) 00667 Lajas (12.1 mi) 00656 Guayanilla (13 mi) 00653 Guanica (13.1 mi) 00647 Ensenada (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,590
Population density	126 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	44.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	18.1667
Longitude	-66.9392
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	94.8%	94.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	5.2%	5.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	0.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,590

Population

126

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$19,603

Median household income

$9,274

Per capita income

$104,700

Median home value

$394

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

54.0%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

2,237

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

117

5–9

123

145

10–14

153

158

15–19

167

197

20–24

208

282

25–34

296

314

35–44

331

327

45–54

345

177

55–59

187

230

60–64

242

384

65–74

405

155

75–84

163

136

85+

144

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	909	16.3%
18 and over	4,681	83.7%
65 and over	1,387	24.8%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

Hispanic or Latino 24.8%

Other race 21%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,721	50.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,843	24.8%
Other race	1,559	21%
Two or more races	301	4%
Black or African American	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	94.8%	94.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	5.2%	5.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	0.0%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 25.9%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.9%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	0.5%
Median income	$19,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,700
Median rent / month	$394
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
No fuel used	97.0%

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

Manufacturing 29.7%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Public administration 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 5.2%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Other services 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 54.0%

Under 18 years 64.1%

18 and over 52.1%

Married-couple families 47.3%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	58.5%

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	29.5%
Public insurance	77.2%
No insurance	1.7%
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 00606

What city is ZIP code 00606 in?

ZIP code 00606 is primarily assigned to Maricao, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00606 in?

ZIP code 00606 falls within Maricao County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00606?

54% of residents in ZIP code 00606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00606 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 00606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00606?

The median household income in ZIP code 00606 is $19,603, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00606?

The median home value in ZIP code 00606 is $104,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 00606 in?

ZIP code 00606 observes the AST timezone.