Zip code 00678: Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 00678
00678 is a suburban zip code in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico (Quebradillas Municipio), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 24,595 people live here, or 844 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $23,874 a year, about 30% of the national median of $80,734. 44.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,400, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $522 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 98% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 00678 compares
- Poverty rate44.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%60th of 129 in PR
- 99thU.S. 10% · PR 14.8%13th of 129 in PR
- Housing vacancy25.6%96thU.S. 10.1% · PR 21%40th of 128 in PR
- 89thU.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%68th of 129 in PR
- Median age45.888thU.S. 38.9 · PR 44.851st of 129 in PR
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%90th of 129 in PR
- 73rdU.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54397th of 128 in PR
- Average commute28.7 min67thU.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min39th of 125 in PR
- Government workers16.2%67thU.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%95th of 129 in PR
- 62ndU.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%42nd of 126 in PR
- Homeownership rate70.1%54thU.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%66th of 128 in PR
- 47thU.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%58th of 129 in PR
- Population density844/sq mi41stU.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi71st of 129 in PR
- Population24,59539thU.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,30958th of 129 in PR
- Work from home10.4%37thU.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%16th of 128 in PR
- 22ndU.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%104th of 129 in PR
- Uninsured rate3.7%19thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%108th of 129 in PR
- 13thU.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%51st of 129 in PR
- 11thU.S. 22% · PR 16.1%71st of 129 in PR
- Veterans2.2%8thU.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%70th of 129 in PR
- Median home value$112,4004thU.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50081st of 127 in PR
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%99th of 129 in PR
- Median household income$23,8741stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29766th of 126 in PR
- Per capita income$13,2311stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,98194th of 129 in PR
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · PR $57879th of 126 in PR
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · PR 2.155th of 129 in PR
- Broadband access71.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%108th of 128 in PR
- Median earnings per worker$18,3571stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,365109th of 126 in PR
| Measure | 00678 | Quebradillas Municipio | PR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 44.9% | 45.1% | 40.5% | 12.5% | 60th of 129 | |
| Self-employed workers | 22% | 22% | 14.8% | 10% | 13th of 129 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.6% | 24.2% | 21% | 10.1% | 40th of 128 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.8% | 23% | 23.4% | 17.2% | 68th of 129 | |
| Median age | 45.8 | 45.1 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 51st of 129 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.9% | 8.1% | 10.7% | 5.2% | 90th of 129 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.465 | 0.463 | 0.543 | 0.483 | 97th of 128 | |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 28.6 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 39th of 125 | |
| Government workers | 16.2% | 15.3% | 18.4% | 14.5% | 95th of 129 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.9% | 51.2% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 42nd of 126 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.1% | 70.6% | 67.9% | 65.2% | 66th of 128 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 9.7% | 58th of 129 | |
| Population density | 844/sq mi | 1,033/sq mi | 945/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 71st of 129 | |
| Population | 24,595 | 23,409 | 3,234,309 | 334,922,499 | 58th of 129 | |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 15.1% | 16th of 128 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 20.1% | 29.8% | 35.7% | 104th of 129 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.7% | 3.9% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 108th of 129 | |
| Tech workers | 1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.8% | 51st of 129 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16% | 16.2% | 16.1% | 22% | 71st of 129 | |
| Veterans | 2.2% | 2% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 70th of 129 | |
| Median home value | $112,400 | $112,500 | $131,500 | $332,700 | 81st of 127 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 14.1% | 99th of 129 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $23,874 | $24,640 | $26,297 | $80,734 | 66th of 126 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $13,231 | $13,202 | $17,981 | $44,673 | 94th of 129 | |
| Median gross rent | $522 | $521 | $578 | $1,413 | 79th of 126 | |
| Diversity index | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 61.4 | 55th of 129 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.4% | 72.6% | 80.6% | 91% | 108th of 128 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $18,357 | $18,381 | $22,365 | $49,666 | 109th of 126 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White0.7%
- Black0.2%
- Hispanic99%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,041
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 68.5%
- Married couples
- 38%
- Living alone
- 28.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,148
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Vacant
- 25.6%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 4.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25.1%
- Home value to income
- 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 00678 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $24,856 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,360 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $17,231 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $15,720 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,296 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.3%
- Households with broadband
- 71.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 49.2%
- No internet access
- 28.6%
- Without health insurance
- 3.7%
- Limited-English households
- 79.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Quebradillas
- State
- Puerto Rico
- County
- Quebradillas Municipio
- Center point
- 18.4305° N, 66.9305° W
- Land area
- 29 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
00678 spans 3 counties
- Quebradillas Municipio78% of land
- Isabela Municipio18% of land
- San Sebastián Municipio5% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Quebradillas7% of zip
- San Antonio5% of zip
- Cacao3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 00678
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00627 | Camuy, PR | 4.6 mi | $27,411 |
| 00662 | Isabela, PR | 6.2 mi | $23,299 |
| 00685 | San Sebastian, PR | 7 mi | $20,310 |
| 00659 | Hatillo, PR | 8.1 mi | $27,513 |
| 00676 | Moca, PR | 10 mi | $23,272 |
| 00669 | Lares, PR | 11 mi | $18,778 |
| 00690 | San Antonio, PR | 12 mi | $25,755 |
| 00603 | Aguadilla, PR | 13 mi | $20,933 |
| 00611 | Angeles, PR | 13 mi | $20,360 |
| 00670 | Las Marias, PR | 14 mi | $16,367 |
| 00613 | Arecibo, PR · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 00614 | Arecibo, PR · PO box | 14 mi | — |
Zip codes like 00678 elsewhere
Questions about 00678
What city is zip code 00678?
00678 is assigned to Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 00678 in?
00678 is mostly in Quebradillas Municipio, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 00678?
About 24,595 people live in 00678, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 00678 in?
00678 is in Atlantic Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 00678?
The median household income in 00678 is $23,874.
What zip codes are near 00678?
The closest zip codes to 00678 are 00627, 00662, 00685, 00659, 00676.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00678, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.