00740 ZIP Code — Puerto Real, PR

Fajardo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00740 is located in Puerto Real, Puerto Rico, within Fajardo County. It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00740

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 $96,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $18,784. Poverty affects 58% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00740 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,034

population

0.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Puerto Real	Preferred
Puerto Real	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00738 Fajardo (2.4 mi) 00742 Roosevelt Roads (5 mi) 00773 Luquillo (5.7 mi) 00735 Ceiba (6.7 mi) 00718 Naguabo (11.6 mi) 00745 Rio Grande (13 mi) 00741 Punta Santiago (14.8 mi) 00729 Canovanas (16.9 mi) 00791 Humacao (18.4 mi) 00771 Las Piedras (18.5 mi) 00772 Loiza (19 mi) 00765 Vieques (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,034
Population density	4,843 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	0.42 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	18.3384
Longitude	-65.6338
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	97.8%	86.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	2.2%	11.7%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,034

Population

4,843

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$18,784

Median household income

$9,366

Per capita income

$96,800

Median home value

$489

Median monthly rent

52.1%

Home ownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

18.5%

Unemployment

648

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

119

10–14

15–19

20–24

165

25–34

178

35–44

148

45–54

158

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	597	29.4%
18 and over	1,437	70.6%
65 and over	337	16.6%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 38.2%

Other race 24.3%

White 20.7%

Two or more races 14.2%

Black or African American 2.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,255	38.2%
Other race	799	24.3%
White	680	20.7%
Two or more races	467	14.2%
Black or African American	88	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	97.8%	86.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	2.2%	11.7%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.4%	1.0%

Under $10k 41.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 2.8%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	41.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	2.8%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
Median income	$18,784

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 48.4%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,800
Median rent / month	$489
Owner occupied	52.1%
Renter occupied	47.9%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	43.1%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	48.6%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.0%
Solar	3.1%
No fuel used	90.0%

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

Arts, food & hospitality 20.3%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Other services 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Public administration 8.9%

Professional & management 8.0%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Retail trade 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.6%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	34.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 58.4%

Under 18 years 84.9%

18 and over 47.4%

Married-couple families 40.9%

Female-led households 63.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	59.1%

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	17.8%
Public insurance	78.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

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 00740

What city is ZIP code 00740 in?

ZIP code 00740 is primarily assigned to Puerto Real, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00740 in?

ZIP code 00740 falls within Fajardo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00740?

58% of residents in ZIP code 00740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00740?

The median household income in ZIP code 00740 is $18,784, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00740?

The median home value in ZIP code 00740 is $96,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 00740?

ZIP code 00740 has an estimated population of 2,034 residents, with a density of 4,866 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 00740 in?

ZIP code 00740 observes the AST timezone.