00688 ZIP Code — Sabana Hoyos, PR

Arecibo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00688 is located in Sabana Hoyos, Puerto Rico, within Arecibo County. It covers approximately 32.50 square miles and serves a population of 11,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00688

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 $96,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $17,273. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00688 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,478

population

32.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sabana Hoyos	Preferred
Sabana Hoyos	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00612 Arecibo (3.5 mi) 00616 Bajadero (4.7 mi) 00650 Florida (4.8 mi) 00641 Utuado (6.2 mi) 00617 Barceloneta (7.2 mi) 00652 Garrochales (7.3 mi) 00638 Ciales (9.3 mi) 00664 Jayuya (10.1 mi) 00674 Manati (10.3 mi) 00659 Hatillo (11.8 mi) 00601 Adjuntas (12.7 mi) 00687 Morovis (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,478
Population density	353 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	32.50 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	18.3500
Longitude	-66.6296
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	88.2%	86.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	12.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.2%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.4%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

11,478

Population

353

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$17,273

Median household income

$11,755

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

$547

Median monthly rent

63.4%

Home ownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment

3,771

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

139

252

5–9

234

274

10–14

255

383

15–19

356

485

20–24

451

781

25–34

726

810

35–44

752

731

45–54

680

420

55–59

390

434

60–64

404

742

65–74

689

353

75–84

329

134

85+

124

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,728	15.1%
18 and over	9,750	84.9%
65 and over	2,371	20.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 41.4%

Other race 31.5%

White 15.8%

Two or more races 9.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	8,102	41.4%
Other race	6,176	31.5%
White	3,097	15.8%
Two or more races	1,926	9.8%
Black or African American	168	0.9%
Asian	111	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.2%	86.0%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	12.1%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.2%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.4%	1.0%

Under $10k 32.0%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.0%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$17,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 43.1%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$547
Owner occupied	63.4%
Renter occupied	36.6%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	23.5%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	46.3%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	95.6%

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

Retail trade 18.5%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Public administration 16.2%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 54.5%

Under 18 years 66.8%

18 and over 52.2%

Married-couple families 39.2%

Female-led households 71.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	59.2%

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	28.0%
Public insurance	64.9%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

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 00688

What city is ZIP code 00688 in?

ZIP code 00688 is primarily assigned to Sabana Hoyos, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00688 in?

ZIP code 00688 falls within Arecibo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00688?

55% of residents in ZIP code 00688 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00688 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 00688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00688?

The median household income in ZIP code 00688 is $17,273, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00688?

The median home value in ZIP code 00688 is $96,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 00688 in?

ZIP code 00688 observes the AST timezone.