00912 ZIP Code — San Juan, PR

San Juan County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00912 is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 5,955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00912

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $27,026. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00912 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,955

population

0.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00912 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00912

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Juan	Acceptable
San Juan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

00909 San Juan (0.4 mi) 00911 San Juan (0.5 mi) 00913 San Juan (1.1 mi) 00915 San Juan (1.2 mi) 00918 San Juan (1.6 mi) 00907 San Juan (1.6 mi) 00917 San Juan (1.8 mi) 00920 San Juan (2.8 mi) 00923 San Juan (2.9 mi) 00925 San Juan (3 mi) 00901 San Juan (3.2 mi) 00979 Carolina (3.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,955
Population density	16,095 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	0.37 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	18.4454
Longitude	-66.0611
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	77.5%	74.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	16.5%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	6.9%	3.8%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,955

Population

16,095

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$27,026

Median household income

$26,610

Per capita income

$138,800

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

52.7%

Home ownership

34.2%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

2,458

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

148

15–19

178

209

20–24

252

320

25–34

386

345

35–44

418

455

45–54

550

202

55–59

244

174

60–64

211

327

65–74

396

238

75–84

287

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	544	9.1%
18 and over	5,411	90.9%
65 and over	1,398	23.5%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 37%

Other race 26.5%

White 17%

Two or more races 11.6%

Black or African American 6.8%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	3,499	37%
Other race	2,503	26.5%
White	1,610	17%
Two or more races	1,098	11.6%
Black or African American	646	6.8%
Asian	66	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	19	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	74.2%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	16.5%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	6.9%	3.8%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	1.0%

Under $10k 21.5%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.5%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$27,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 38.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,800
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	52.7%
Renter occupied	47.3%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	30.7%
Large apartment buildings	19.5%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	17.2%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.0%
1 vehicle	57.9%
2 vehicles	18.4%
3 or more	5.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
No fuel used	81.5%

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 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Professional & management 11.0%

Public administration 9.6%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 34.2%

Under 18 years 48.2%

18 and over 32.7%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 47.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

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	49.6%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

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 00912

What city is ZIP code 00912 in?

ZIP code 00912 is primarily assigned to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00912 in?

ZIP code 00912 falls within San Juan County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00912?

34% of residents in ZIP code 00912 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00912 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 00912 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00912?

The median household income in ZIP code 00912 is $27,026, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00912?

The median home value in ZIP code 00912 is $138,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 00912 in?

ZIP code 00912 observes the AST timezone.