00720 ZIP Code — Orocovis, PR

Orocovis County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00720 is located in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, within Orocovis County. It covers approximately 56.14 square miles and serves a population of 20,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00720

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 $95,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $16,751. Poverty affects 56% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 63% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Overall, ZIP code 00720 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

20,816

population

56.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orocovis	Preferred
Orocovis	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00766 Villalba (5.4 mi) 00638 Ciales (7.3 mi) 00687 Morovis (8.5 mi) 00664 Jayuya (8.6 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (9.5 mi) 00769 Coamo (10 mi) 00783 Corozal (10.5 mi) 00780 Coto Laurel (11.8 mi) 00780 Coto Laurel (11.8 mi) 00650 Florida (13 mi) 00795 Juana Diaz (13.2 mi) 00705 Aibonito (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,816
Population density	371 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	56.14 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	18.2045
Longitude	-66.4510
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	91.8%	91.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	6.6%	6.6%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

20,816

Population

371

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$16,751

Median household income

$9,950

Per capita income

$95,300

Median home value

$469

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

55.6%

Poverty rate

19.3%

Unemployment

6,343

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

449

Under 5

451

567

5–9

570

601

10–14

604

652

15–19

656

720

20–24

725

1,417

25–34

1,425

1,200

35–44

1,207

1,413

45–54

1,422

947

55–59

952

549

60–64

553

1,065

65–74

1,071

519

75–84

523

278

85+

280

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,044	19.4%
18 and over	16,772	80.6%
65 and over	3,736	17.9%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.5%

Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

Two or more races 24.9%

Other race 9.7%

Black or African American 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,714	33.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8,162	28.2%
Two or more races	7,217	24.9%
Other race	2,797	9.7%
Black or African American	1,034	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.8%	91.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	6.6%	6.6%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Under $10k 31.4%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 19.4%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	31.4%
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	19.4%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	2.5%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$16,751

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 40.9%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,300
Median rent / month	$469
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	25.3%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.4%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	93.5%

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 25.3%

Retail trade 14.2%

Construction 12.4%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Public administration 7.4%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 55.6%

Under 18 years 63.3%

18 and over 53.7%

Married-couple families 39.6%

Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	0.2%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	62.8%

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	22.5%
Public insurance	77.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

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 00720

What city is ZIP code 00720 in?

ZIP code 00720 is primarily assigned to Orocovis, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00720 in?

ZIP code 00720 falls within Orocovis County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00720?

56% of residents in ZIP code 00720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00720 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 00720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00720?

The median household income in ZIP code 00720 is $16,751, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00720?

The median home value in ZIP code 00720 is $95,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 00720 in?

ZIP code 00720 observes the AST timezone.