00951 ZIP Code — Toa Baja, PR

Toa Baja County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00951 is located in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, within Toa Baja County. It covers approximately 1.07 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00951

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,000. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $21,354. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 63% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Overall, ZIP code 00951 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

298

population

1.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toa Baja	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	279 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	1.07 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	18.4456
Longitude	-66.2600
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787/939

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

279

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$21,354

Median household income

$11,929

Per capita income

$79,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

31.7%

Home ownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

130

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	18.1%
18 and over	244	81.9%
65 and over	74	24.8%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

Black or African American 21.8%

Other race 21.3%

White 17.6%

Two or more races 13.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	105	26.1%
Black or African American	88	21.8%
Other race	86	21.3%
White	71	17.6%
Two or more races	53	13.2%

Household income

Under $10k 33.3%

$15k–$25k 25.2%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	33.3%
$15k–$25k	25.2%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
Median income	$21,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 48.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	31.7%
Renter occupied	68.3%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	48.6%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	27.6%
1950–1959	23.8%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.8%
1 vehicle	46.3%
2 vehicles	4.1%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
No fuel used	85.4%

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 43.4%

Retail trade 28.3%

Other services 14.2%

Construction 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	3.8%
Sales & office	44.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	18.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 52.3%

Under 18 years 72.2%

18 and over 48.0%

Married-couple families 58.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	62.6%

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	47.7%
Public insurance	63.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

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 00951

What city is ZIP code 00951 in?

ZIP code 00951 is primarily assigned to Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00951 in?

ZIP code 00951 falls within Toa Baja County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00951?

52% of residents in ZIP code 00951 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 00951 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 00951 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 00951 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 00951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00951?

The median household income in ZIP code 00951 is $21,354, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00951 in?

ZIP code 00951 observes the AST timezone.