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Ponce County
Ponce, PR
00731
00731 ZIP Code — Ponce, PR
Ponce County, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00731 is located in
Ponce ,
Puerto Rico ,
within Ponce County .
It covers approximately 48.95 square miles and serves a population of
10,473 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone,
served by area code 787 .
About ZIP code 00731
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $16,944. Poverty affects 56% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 61% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 00731 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.
Atlantic (AT) — no DST
timezone
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
10,473
Population density
214 / sq mi
State FIPS
72
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
48.95 sq mi
Water area
1.11 sq mi
Latitude
18.0956
Longitude
-66.6415
Timezone
Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code
787
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
86.0%
85.4%
80.8%
$50k – $100k
11.0%
11.2%
14.5%
$100k – $200k
2.4%
2.7%
3.8%
Over $200k
0.5%
0.8%
1.0%
Demographics & statistics
$16,944
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,565 14.9% 18 and over 8,908 85.1% 65 and over 2,678 25.6% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.5%
Group Count % White 5,495 38.1% Hispanic or Latino 3,935 27.3% Two or more races 3,919 27.2% Black or African American 648 4.5% Other race 411 2.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
86.0%
85.4%
80.8%
$50k – $100k
11.0%
11.2%
14.5%
$100k – $200k
2.4%
2.7%
3.8%
Over $200k
0.5%
0.8%
1.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 31.0% $10k–$15k 14.4% $15k–$25k 20.4% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 11.0% $75k–$100k 2.0% $100k–$150k 1.3% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $16,944
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,800 Median rent / month $501 Owner occupied 77.7% Renter occupied 22.3% Vacant 26.5% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 3.8% Mobile homes 0.8% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 10.9% 1990–1999 23.9% 1980–1989 21.2% 1970–1979 23.7% 1960–1969 12.0% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 1.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 21.0% 3 bedrooms 58.0% 4 bedrooms 11.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 18.2% 1 vehicle 41.9% 2 vehicles 28.0% 3 or more 11.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 4.8% Propane / LP gas 0.9% No fuel used 94.2%
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
24.8%
Public administration
9.6%
Professional & management
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.1% Service 19.7% Sales & office 20.2% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 16.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.4% Government 22.7% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.0% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 26.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
39.6%
Female-led households
63.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.2% Retirement income 13.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 13.3% Food stamps / SNAP 61.4%
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 29.8% Public insurance 67.1% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 10.8%
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 00731
What city is ZIP code 00731 in?
ZIP code 00731 is primarily assigned to Ponce, Puerto Rico.
What county is ZIP code 00731 in?
ZIP code 00731 falls within Ponce County, Puerto Rico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00731?
56% of residents in ZIP code 00731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 00731 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 00731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 00731 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 00731 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 00731?
The median household income in ZIP code 00731 is $16,944, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 00731 in?
ZIP code 00731 observes the AST timezone.
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