Zip code 00652: Garrochales, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00652?

00652 is assigned to Garrochales, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00652 in?

00652 is in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Q: What is the population of 00652?

About 4,504 people live in 00652, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00652 in?

00652 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00652?

The median household income in 00652 is $35,383.

Q: What zip codes are near 00652?

The closest zip codes to 00652 are 00617, 00688, 00616, 00650, 00674.

Residential delivery areaArecibo MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

4,504

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$140K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$547/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.4 sq mi

699 people/sq mi

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

About 00652

00652 is a suburban zip code in Garrochales, Puerto Rico (Arecibo Municipio), covering 6.4 sq mi of land. About 4,504 people live here, or 699 per square mile. The median resident is 39.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,383 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,600, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $547 a month.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair. 97% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00652 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate10.9%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%60th of 129 in PR
Poverty rate28.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%115th of 129 in PR
Government workers21.4%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%27th of 129 in PR
Housing vacancy14.8%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%110th of 128 in PR
Homeownership rate80.3%
79th
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%6th of 128 in PR
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%15th of 129 in PR
Median age39.6
54th
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.8124th of 129 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher33.7%
54th
U.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%24th of 129 in PR
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min62nd of 125 in PR
Residents 65 and older16%
46th
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%126th of 129 in PR
Population density699/sq mi
37th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi86th of 129 in PR
Broadband access88.9%
28th
U.S. 91% · PR 80.6%12th of 128 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.390
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PR 0.543125th of 128 in PR
Rent-burdened renters37.4%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%115th of 126 in PR
Residents under 1815.9%
10th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%73rd of 129 in PR
Median home value$139,600
8th
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50041st of 127 in PR
Veterans2.2%
8th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%65th of 129 in PR
Population4,504
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,309116th of 129 in PR
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%115th of 129 in PR
Median household income$35,383
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29717th of 126 in PR
Work from home2.6%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%100th of 128 in PR
Self-employed workers4.2%
2nd
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%123rd of 129 in PR
Per capita income$17,022
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,98143rd of 129 in PR
Median gross rent$547
1st
U.S. $1,413 · PR $57869th of 126 in PR
Diversity index2.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.140th of 129 in PR
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%122nd of 129 in PR
Median earnings per worker$19,862
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,36578th of 126 in PR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%106th of 129 in PR

Measure	00652	Arecibo Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.9%	14.5%	10.7%	5.2%	96th	60th of 129
Poverty rateWeakness	28.6%	41.3%	40.5%	12.5%	95th	115th of 129
Government workers	21.4%	20.8%	18.4%	14.5%	88th	27th of 129
Housing vacancy	14.8%	22.7%	21%	10.1%	86th	110th of 128
Homeownership rate	80.3%	65.4%	67.9%	65.2%	79th	6th of 128
Uninsured rate	8.6%	6.1%	5.7%	8.4%	63rd	15th of 129
Median age	39.6	45.5	44.8	38.9	54th	124th of 129
Bachelor's degree or higher	33.7%	27.9%	29.8%	35.7%	54th	24th of 129
Average commute	26.3 min	25.5 min	28 min	26.4 min	52nd	62nd of 125
Residents 65 and older	16%	24.1%	23.4%	17.2%	46th	126th of 129
Population density	699/sq mi	686/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	37th	86th of 129
Broadband access	88.9%	77.4%	80.6%	91%	28th	12th of 128
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.390	0.529	0.543	0.483	14th	125th of 128
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.4%	40.2%	50.8%	51.1%	11th	115th of 126
Residents under 18	15.9%	15.9%	16.1%	22%	10th	73rd of 129
Median home value	$139,600	$116,700	$131,500	$332,700	8th	41st of 127
Veterans	2.2%	2.6%	2.4%	6.2%	8th	65th of 129
Population	4,504	86,467	3,234,309	334,922,499	7th	116th of 129
Healthcare workers	5.8%	10.3%	9.1%	9.7%	7th	115th of 129
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,383	$23,635	$26,297	$80,734	2nd	17th of 126
Work from home	2.6%	5.1%	6.1%	15.1%	2nd	100th of 128
Self-employed workers	4.2%	10.6%	14.8%	10%	2nd	123rd of 129
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,022	$15,244	$17,981	$44,673	1st	43rd of 129
Median gross rent	$547	$531	$578	$1,413	1st	69th of 126
Diversity index	2.5	1	2.1	61.4	1st	40th of 129
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	0.7%	2.7%	14.1%	1st	122nd of 129
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$19,862	$22,679	$22,365	$49,666	1st	78th of 126
Tech workers	0%	0.6%	1.2%	3.8%	1st	106th 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

15%

5–17

16%

18–24

12%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

39.6

Under 18

15.9%

65 and over

16%

Race and ethnicity

White1%
Black0%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

2.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

97%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,612
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 68.1%
Married couples: 39%
Living alone: 26.1%
Veterans (of adults): 2.2%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

00652

$35,383

Arecibo Municipio

$23,635

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,022

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.390

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00652

$139,600

Arecibo Municipio

$116,700

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00652

$547

Arecibo Municipio

$531

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,893
Owner-occupied: 80.3%
Vacant: 14.8%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.3%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

37%

20–29

27%

30–44

20%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Production

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Police and fire

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Education

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

11%

Public administration

11%

Construction

11%

Admin, support and management

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$19,862

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00652	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,006	$74,888
Service	$17,804	$26,804
Sales and office	$15,432	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$18,879	$49,199
Production and transportation	$18,934	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

29%

Some college

10%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

27%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 88.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.5%
No internet access: 5.9%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 58.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Garrochales
State: Puerto Rico
County: Arecibo Municipio
Center point: 18.4485° N, 66.5941° W
Land area: 6.4 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 00652

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00617	Barceloneta, PR	2.2 mi	22,584	$25,013	$126,800
00688	Sabana Hoyos, PR	5 mi	10,028	$18,023	$105,400
00616	Bajadero, PR	5.5 mi	9,717	$21,846	$109,000
00650	Florida, PR	6.9 mi	13,200	$21,447	$110,400
00674	Manati, PR	7.2 mi	39,093	$22,537	$119,900
00612	Arecibo, PR	7.3 mi	62,908	$24,488	$117,600
00613	Arecibo, PR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
00614	Arecibo, PR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
00638	Ciales, PR	13 mi	17,319	$22,610	$96,400
00693	Vega Baja, PR	13 mi	55,387	$24,596	$123,400
00694	Vega Baja, PR	13 mi	125	$16,094	—
00641	Utuado, PR	14 mi	23,831	$21,102	$103,400

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Questions about 00652

What city is zip code 00652?

00652 is assigned to Garrochales, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00652 in?

00652 is in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico.

What is the population of 00652?

About 4,504 people live in 00652, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00652 in?

00652 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00652?

The median household income in 00652 is $35,383.

What zip codes are near 00652?

The closest zip codes to 00652 are 00617, 00688, 00616, 00650, 00674.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00652, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.