00692 ZIP Code — Vega Alta, PR

Vega Alta County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00692 is located in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, within Vega Alta County. It covers approximately 26.53 square miles and serves a population of 33,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00692

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $25,289. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00692 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

33,302

population

26.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00692 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00692

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00692. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vega Alta	Preferred
Vega Alta	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00693 Vega Baja (4.1 mi) 00646 Dorado (6.1 mi) 00953 Toa Alta (6.4 mi) 00783 Corozal (6.8 mi) 00687 Morovis (7.2 mi) 00949 Toa Baja (9.7 mi) 00674 Manati (10.4 mi) 00719 Naranjito (10.6 mi) 00952 Sabana Seca (10.9 mi) 00638 Ciales (12.4 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (14.1 mi) 00617 Barceloneta (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	33,302
Population density	1,255 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	26.53 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	18.4018
Longitude	-66.3438
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	77.7%	77.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	15.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	5.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

33,302

Population

1,255

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$25,289

Median household income

$16,954

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

41.4%

Poverty rate

21.0%

Unemployment

11,484

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

538

Under 5

582

777

5–9

840

1,017

10–14

1,099

1,081

15–19

1,169

1,088

20–24

1,177

2,241

25–34

2,422

2,063

35–44

2,230

1,974

45–54

2,134

933

55–59

1,009

1,148

60–64

1,242

1,690

65–74

1,827

1,034

75–84

1,117

418

85+

452

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,206	18.6%
18 and over	27,096	81.4%
65 and over	6,538	19.6%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 37.1%

Two or more races 22.1%

White 21%

Other race 15.6%

Black or African American 4.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	19,601	37.1%
Two or more races	11,683	22.1%
White	11,131	21%
Other race	8,244	15.6%
Black or African American	2,244	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	77.7%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	15.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	5.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%

Under $10k 17.4%

$10k–$15k 13.6%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.4%
$10k–$15k	13.6%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$25,289

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Solar	2.0%
No fuel used	91.9%

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 20.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Public administration 8.9%

Professional & management 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 41.4%

Under 18 years 47.5%

18 and over 39.9%

Married-couple families 31.3%

Female-led households 60.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.2%

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	37.6%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

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 00692

What city is ZIP code 00692 in?

ZIP code 00692 is primarily assigned to Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00692 in?

ZIP code 00692 falls within Vega Alta County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00692?

41% of residents in ZIP code 00692 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00692 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 00692 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00692?

The median household income in ZIP code 00692 is $25,289, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00692?

The median home value in ZIP code 00692 is $128,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 00692 in?

ZIP code 00692 observes the AST timezone.