00751 ZIP Code — Salinas, PR

Salinas County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00751 is located in Salinas, Puerto Rico, within Salinas County. It covers approximately 60.73 square miles and serves a population of 19,570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00751

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 $87,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $20,241. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 55% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00751 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.

19,570

population

60.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00751 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00751

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00751. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salinas	Preferred
Salinas	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00704 Aguirre (3.1 mi) 00736 Cayey (8.2 mi) 00784 Guayama (8.4 mi) 00757 Santa Isabel (8.7 mi) 00769 Coamo (8.8 mi) 00705 Aibonito (9.2 mi) 00714 Arroyo (13.3 mi) 00739 Cidra (14 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (14.1 mi) 00795 Juana Diaz (15.3 mi) 00782 Comerio (15.6 mi) 00723 Patillas (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,570
Population density	322 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	60.73 sq mi
Water area	12.12 sq mi
Latitude	18.0022
Longitude	-66.2605
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%	87.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	10.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	1.2%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

19,570

Population

322

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$20,241

Median household income

$11,664

Per capita income

$87,900

Median home value

$463

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

8,028

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

253

Under 5

269

443

5–9

470

642

10–14

683

594

15–19

632

547

20–24

581

986

25–34

1,047

1,231

35–44

1,308

1,250

45–54

1,328

597

55–59

634

738

60–64

785

1,223

65–74

1,299

708

75–84

752

276

85+

294

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,613	18.5%
18 and over	15,957	81.5%
65 and over	4,552	23.3%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.7%

Two or more races 31.7%

White 18.1%

Black or African American 11.9%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	10,379	34.7%
Two or more races	9,492	31.7%
White	5,433	18.1%
Black or African American	3,577	11.9%
Other race	1,024	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	44	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.2%	87.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	10.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	1.2%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Under $10k 27.5%

$10k–$15k 13.1%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	27.5%
$10k–$15k	13.1%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$20,241

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 47.0%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,900
Median rent / month	$463
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.5%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	95.4%

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 19.1%

Retail trade 16.2%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Public administration 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Professional & management 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 49.8%

Under 18 years 65.4%

18 and over 46.3%

Married-couple families 30.2%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.2%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	55.4%

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	27.5%
Public insurance	70.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

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 00751

What city is ZIP code 00751 in?

ZIP code 00751 is primarily assigned to Salinas, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00751 in?

ZIP code 00751 falls within Salinas County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00751?

50% of residents in ZIP code 00751 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00751 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 00751 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00751?

The median household income in ZIP code 00751 is $20,241, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00751?

The median home value in ZIP code 00751 is $87,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 00751 in?

ZIP code 00751 observes the AST timezone.