Zip code 00693: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00693?

00693 is assigned to Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00693 in?

00693 is mostly in Vega Baja Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 00693?

About 55,387 people live in 00693, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00693 in?

00693 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00693?

The median household income in 00693 is $24,596.

Q: What zip codes are near 00693?

The closest zip codes to 00693 are 00694, 00692, 00674, 00646, 00687.

Residential delivery areaVega Baja MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

55,387

Median household income

$25K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$123K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$651/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

1,247 people/sq mi

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

About 00693

00693 is a suburban zip code in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (Vega Baja Municipio), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 55,387 people live here, or 1,247 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $24,596 a year, about 30% of the national median of $80,734. 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $123,400, or 5.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $651 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and construction and repair. 97% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00693 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate40.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%81st of 129 in PR
Unemployment rate11%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%59th of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.539
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54341st of 128 in PR
Housing vacancy19.8%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%74th of 128 in PR
Residents 65 and older23.1%
87th
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%79th of 129 in PR
Population55,387
86th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,3099th of 129 in PR
Median age44.8
85th
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.873rd of 129 in PR
Self-employed workers12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%83rd of 129 in PR
Average commute29.7 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min28th of 125 in PR
Government workers16.3%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%93rd of 129 in PR
Homeownership rate74.6%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%29th of 128 in PR
Uninsured rate7%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%31st of 129 in PR
Population density1,247/sq mi
48th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi54th of 129 in PR
Rent-burdened renters49.2%
44th
U.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%64th of 126 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher25.5%
35th
U.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%66th of 129 in PR
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%90th of 129 in PR
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%48th of 129 in PR
Residents under 1816.2%
11th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%65th of 129 in PR
Median home value$123,400
6th
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50055th of 127 in PR
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%77th of 129 in PR
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%92nd of 129 in PR
Work from home3.3%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%90th of 128 in PR
Median gross rent$651
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · PR $57831st of 126 in PR
Broadband access74.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%95th of 128 in PR
Median household income$24,596
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29756th of 126 in PR
Per capita income$16,651
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,98147th of 129 in PR
Diversity index1.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.165th of 129 in PR
Median earnings per worker$22,210
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,36545th of 126 in PR

Measure	00693	Vega Baja Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	40.6%	41.1%	40.5%	12.5%	99th	81st of 129
Unemployment rateWeakness	11%	11%	10.7%	5.2%	96th	59th of 129
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.539	0.543	0.543	0.483	96th	41st of 128
Housing vacancy	19.8%	20.1%	21%	10.1%	93rd	74th of 128
Residents 65 and older	23.1%	23.2%	23.4%	17.2%	87th	79th of 129
Population	55,387	53,892	3,234,309	334,922,499	86th	9th of 129
Median age	44.8	44.7	44.8	38.9	85th	73rd of 129
Self-employed workers	12.9%	13%	14.8%	10%	82nd	83rd of 129
Average commute	29.7 min	29.8 min	28 min	26.4 min	72nd	28th of 125
Government workers	16.3%	16.8%	18.4%	14.5%	68th	93rd of 129
Homeownership rate	74.6%	74.8%	67.9%	65.2%	65th	29th of 128
Uninsured rate	7%	6.9%	5.7%	8.4%	52nd	31st of 129
Population density	1,247/sq mi	1,175/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	48th	54th of 129
Rent-burdened renters	49.2%	49.4%	50.8%	51.1%	44th	64th of 126
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.5%	25.9%	29.8%	35.7%	35th	66th of 129
Healthcare workers	7.5%	7.8%	9.1%	9.7%	21st	90th of 129
Tech workers	1.1%	1.2%	1.2%	3.8%	15th	48th of 129
Residents under 18	16.2%	16.2%	16.1%	22%	11th	65th of 129
Median home value	$123,400	$122,700	$131,500	$332,700	6th	55th of 127
Veterans	2%	2%	2.4%	6.2%	6th	77th of 129
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	14.1%	5th	92nd of 129
Work from home	3.3%	3%	6.1%	15.1%	3rd	90th of 128
Median gross rent	$651	$650	$578	$1,413	2nd	31st of 126
Broadband accessWeakness	74.6%	74.4%	80.6%	91%	2nd	95th of 128
Median household incomeWeakness	$24,596	$24,244	$26,297	$80,734	1st	56th of 126
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,651	$16,650	$17,981	$44,673	1st	47th of 129
Diversity index	1.5	1.5	2.1	61.4	1st	65th of 129
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,210	$22,325	$22,365	$49,666	1st	45th 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

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

44.8

Under 18

16.2%

65 and over

23.1%

Race and ethnicity

White0.5%
Black0.2%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

1.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

97%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 22,156
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 32.5%
Living alone: 31.6%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

51%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.7%

$200k+

Median household income

00693

$24,596

Vega Baja Municipio

$24,244

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,651

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.539

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00693

$123,400

Vega Baja Municipio

$122,700

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00693

$651

Vega Baja Municipio

$650

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 27,622
Owner-occupied: 74.6%
Vacant: 19.8%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.1%
Home value to income: 5.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

24%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

29.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Sales

10%

Construction and repair

Production

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Transportation and moving

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Education

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Public administration

Construction

Education

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$22,210

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00693	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$34,746	$74,888
Service	$17,121	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,168	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$18,065	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,464	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

27%

Some college

14%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 74.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.8%
No internet access: 24.1%
Without health insurance: 7%
Limited-English households: 69.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Vega Baja
State: Puerto Rico
County: Vega Baja Municipio
Center point: 18.4260° N, 66.3981° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

00693 spans 2 counties

Vega Baja Municipio98% of land
Vega Alta Municipio1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Vega Baja14% of zip
Miranda4% of zip
Ceiba2% of zip
Monserrate2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 00693

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00694	Vega Baja, PR	4 mi	125	$16,094	—
00692	Vega Alta, PR	4.2 mi	32,802	$25,568	$141,200
00674	Manati, PR	5.9 mi	39,093	$22,537	$119,900
00646	Dorado, PR	7.3 mi	35,998	$36,265	$169,500
00687	Morovis, PR	7.6 mi	28,397	$25,003	$115,100
00951	Toa Baja, PR	9.1 mi	389	$22,669	$80,000
00783	Corozal, PR	9.8 mi	34,259	$23,914	$120,300
00954	Toa Alta, PR · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
00953	Toa Alta, PR	11 mi	66,156	$36,099	$164,700
00617	Barceloneta, PR	11 mi	22,584	$25,013	$126,800
00950	Toa Baja, PR	11 mi	0	—	—
00949	Toa Baja, PR	11 mi	65,867	$34,563	$152,300

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Questions about 00693

What city is zip code 00693?

00693 is assigned to Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00693 in?

00693 is mostly in Vega Baja Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 00693?

About 55,387 people live in 00693, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00693 in?

00693 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00693?

The median household income in 00693 is $24,596.

What zip codes are near 00693?

The closest zip codes to 00693 are 00694, 00692, 00674, 00646, 00687.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00693, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.