00765 ZIP Code — Vieques, PR

Vieques County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00765 is located in Vieques, Puerto Rico, within Vieques County. It covers approximately 47.26 square miles and serves a population of 8,199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00765

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $17,062. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Overall, ZIP code 00765 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,199

population

47.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00765 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00765

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vieques	Preferred
Vieques	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00735 Ceiba (16.2 mi) 00742 Roosevelt Roads (16.8 mi) 00738 Fajardo (18.9 mi) 00740 Puerto Real (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,199
Population density	173 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	47.26 sq mi
Water area	15.97 sq mi
Latitude	18.1263
Longitude	-65.4401
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	94.8%	94.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	3.7%	3.7%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,199

Population

173

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$17,062

Median household income

$9,193

Per capita income

$114,500

Median home value

$441

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

4,252

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

164

Under 5

157

266

5–9

255

190

10–14

183

205

15–19

198

288

20–24

276

379

25–34

365

576

35–44

553

462

45–54

445

409

55–59

394

251

60–64

241

534

65–74

514

355

75–84

341

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,474	18.0%
18 and over	6,725	82.0%
65 and over	1,942	23.7%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 41.4%

Other race 37.4%

White 13%

Black or African American 4.1%

Two or more races 4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	5,783	41.4%
Other race	5,234	37.4%
White	1,813	13%
Black or African American	579	4.1%
Two or more races	557	4%
Asian	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	94.8%	94.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	3.7%	3.7%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 23.2%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 33.6%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 3.8%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.2%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	33.6%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	3.8%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
Median income	$17,062

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 33.9%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,500
Median rent / month	$441
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	48.6%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	32.9%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	7.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	93.2%

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

Public administration 23.9%

Construction 22.1%

Other services 13.3%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	25.8%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	28.2%
Government	46.4%
Self-employed	25.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.4%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	28.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 54.1%

Under 18 years 87.6%

18 and over 46.7%

Married-couple families 25.9%

Female-led households 72.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	48.5%

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	22.6%
Public insurance	71.3%
No insurance	11.1%
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 00765

What city is ZIP code 00765 in?

ZIP code 00765 is primarily assigned to Vieques, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00765 in?

ZIP code 00765 falls within Vieques County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00765?

54% of residents in ZIP code 00765 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00765 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 00765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00765?

The median household income in ZIP code 00765 is $17,062, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00765?

The median home value in ZIP code 00765 is $114,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 00765 in?

ZIP code 00765 observes the AST timezone.