Zip code 00636: Rosario, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00636?

00636 is assigned to Rosario, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00636 in?

00636 is in San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Q: What is the population of 00636?

About 968 people live in 00636, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00636 in?

00636 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What zip codes are near 00636?

The closest zip codes to 00636 are 00660, 00680, 00681, 00683, 00682.

Residential delivery areaSan Germán MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

968

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$129K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$394/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

2,638 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 00636

00636 is an urban zip code in Rosario, Puerto Rico (San Germán Municipio), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 968 people live here, or 2,638 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

63.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $128,900. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $394 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and education. 100% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00636 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate63.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%2nd of 129 in PR
Government workers35.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%2nd of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.486
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54385th of 128 in PR
Population density2,638/sq mi
63rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi36th of 129 in PR
Median age40.4
60th
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.8122nd of 129 in PR
Residents under 1822.7%
56th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%2nd of 129 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher30.9%
48th
U.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%35th of 129 in PR
Residents 65 and older16%
46th
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%127th of 129 in PR
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%3rd of 129 in PR
Homeownership rate49%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%115th of 128 in PR
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%117th of 129 in PR
Rent-burdened renters37.5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%114th of 126 in PR
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%51st of 129 in PR
Median home value$128,900
6th
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50049th of 127 in PR
Average commute18.2 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min122nd of 125 in PR
Population968
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,309126th of 129 in PR
Per capita income$7,108
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,981128th of 129 in PR
Median gross rent$394
1st
U.S. $1,413 · PR $578123rd of 126 in PR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%127th of 128 in PR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%127th of 129 in PR
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.1126th of 129 in PR
Broadband access69.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%112th of 128 in PR
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%128th of 128 in PR
Median earnings per worker$10,208
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,365126th of 126 in PR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%124th of 129 in PR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%127th of 129 in PR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%128th of 129 in PR

Measure	00636	San Germán Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	63.9%	49.6%	40.5%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 129
Government workers	35.9%	19.2%	18.4%	14.5%	99th	2nd of 129
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.486	0.537	0.543	0.483	83rd	85th of 128
Population density	2,638/sq mi	574/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	63rd	36th of 129
Median age	40.4	47.4	44.8	38.9	60th	122nd of 129
Residents under 18	22.7%	16.3%	16.1%	22%	56th	2nd of 129
Bachelor's degree or higher	30.9%	26.5%	29.8%	35.7%	48th	35th of 129
Residents 65 and older	16%	27.8%	23.4%	17.2%	46th	127th of 129
Veterans	4.7%	2.6%	2.4%	6.2%	35th	3rd of 129
Homeownership rateWeakness	49%	65%	67.9%	65.2%	17th	115th of 128
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	5%	5.7%	8.4%	15th	117th of 129
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.5%	52.1%	50.8%	51.1%	12th	114th of 126
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	1.2%	2.7%	14.1%	11th	51st of 129
Median home value	$128,900	$111,400	$131,500	$332,700	6th	49th of 127
Average commuteStrength	18.2 min	26.4 min	28 min	26.4 min	6th	122nd of 125
Population	968	31,305	3,234,309	334,922,499	1st	126th of 129
Per capita incomeWeakness	$7,108	$12,961	$17,981	$44,673	1st	128th of 129
Median gross rent	$394	$481	$578	$1,413	1st	123rd of 126
Work from home	0%	3.6%	6.1%	15.1%	1st	127th of 128
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.2%	10.7%	5.2%	1st	127th of 129
Diversity index	0	1.9	2.1	61.4	1st	126th of 129
Broadband accessWeakness	69.7%	54.1%	80.6%	91%	1st	112th of 128
Housing vacancy	0%	27%	21%	10.1%	1st	128th of 128
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$10,208	$18,269	$22,365	$49,666	1st	126th of 126
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	1.2%	3.8%	1st	124th of 129
Healthcare workers	0%	9.8%	9.1%	9.7%	1st	127th of 129
Self-employed workers	0%	10.3%	14.8%	10%	1st	128th of 129

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

17%

18–24

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

40.4

Under 18

22.7%

65 and over

16%

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Black0%
Hispanic100%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

100%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 304
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 74.3%
Married couples: 54.6%
Living alone: 15.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

57%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

00636

—

San Germán Municipio

$18,317

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$7,108

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

63.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.486

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00636

$128,900

San Germán Municipio

$111,400

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00636

$394

San Germán Municipio

$481

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 304
Owner-occupied: 49%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

38%

20–29

50%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

36%

Sales

29%

Education

14%

Food service

13%

Office and admin

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

36%

Restaurants and hotels

22%

Education

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$10,208

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00636	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$12,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

35%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
Households with broadband: 69.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.7%
No internet access: 30.3%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 76.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Rosario
State: Puerto Rico
County: San Germán Municipio
Center point: 18.1636° N, 67.0801° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 00636

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00660	Hormigueros, PR	3.1 mi	15,405	$26,851	$121,600
00680	Mayaguez, PR	3.7 mi	42,689	$17,896	$107,400
00681	Mayaguez, PR · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
00683	San German, PR	4.8 mi	29,490	$18,543	$111,900
00682	Mayaguez, PR	6.4 mi	28,977	$18,793	$118,100
00623	Cabo Rojo, PR	7.5 mi	39,212	$26,388	$126,300
00670	Las Marias, PR	7.8 mi	8,512	$16,367	$86,600
00610	Anasco, PR	9.6 mi	25,357	$24,496	$117,900
00606	Maricao, PR	9.7 mi	5,163	$20,992	$114,000
00637	Sabana Grande, PR	10 mi	22,909	$21,987	$100,200
00667	Lajas, PR	11 mi	22,792	$19,534	$107,800
00622	Boqueron, PR	13 mi	7,664	$26,585	$119,400

Questions about 00636

What city is zip code 00636?

00636 is assigned to Rosario, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00636 in?

00636 is in San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico.

What is the population of 00636?

About 968 people live in 00636, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00636 in?

00636 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What zip codes are near 00636?

The closest zip codes to 00636 are 00660, 00680, 00681, 00683, 00682.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00636, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.