Zip code 00698: Yauco, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00698?

00698 is assigned to Yauco, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00698 in?

00698 is mostly in Yauco Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 00698?

About 32,535 people live in 00698, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00698 in?

00698 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00698?

The median household income in 00698 is $24,310.

Q: What zip codes are near 00698?

The closest zip codes to 00698 are 00656, 00637, 00653, 00631, 00606.

Residential delivery areaYauco MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

32,535

Median household income

$24K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$101K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$551/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

63 sq mi

519 people/sq mi

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

About 00698

00698 is a suburban zip code in Yauco, Puerto Rico (Yauco Municipio), covering 63 sq mi of land. About 32,535 people live here, or 519 per square mile. The median resident is 46.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $24,310 a year, about 30% of the national median of $80,734. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,500, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $551 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and healthcare. 96% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00698 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate41.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%75th of 129 in PR
Unemployment rate12.2%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%46th of 129 in PR
Housing vacancy24.2%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%44th of 128 in PR
Government workers25.1%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%16th of 129 in PR
Residents 65 and older25.4%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%43rd of 129 in PR
Median age46.8
91st
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.833rd of 129 in PR
Self-employed workers12.7%
81st
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%85th of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.473
77th
U.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54395th of 128 in PR
Healthcare workers10.8%
69th
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%29th of 129 in PR
Homeownership rate72.9%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%46th of 128 in PR
Population32,535
54th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,30942nd of 129 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher28.6%
43rd
U.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%50th of 129 in PR
Rent-burdened renters47.4%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%76th of 126 in PR
Population density519/sq mi
33rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi97th of 129 in PR
Uninsured rate4.8%
31st
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%86th of 129 in PR
Average commute21 min
17th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min113th of 125 in PR
Veterans3.2%
17th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%21st of 129 in PR
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%57th of 128 in PR
Residents under 1815.9%
10th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%74th of 129 in PR
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%65th of 129 in PR
Median home value$100,500
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,500102nd of 127 in PR
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%100th of 129 in PR
Median household income$24,310
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29760th of 126 in PR
Per capita income$14,095
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,98179th of 129 in PR
Median gross rent$551
1st
U.S. $1,413 · PR $57866th of 126 in PR
Diversity index1.1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.180th of 129 in PR
Broadband access71.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%110th of 128 in PR
Median earnings per worker$19,713
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,36582nd of 126 in PR

Measure	00698	Yauco Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	41.9%	41.9%	40.5%	12.5%	99th	75th of 129
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.2%	11.9%	10.7%	5.2%	97th	46th of 129
Housing vacancy	24.2%	24%	21%	10.1%	96th	44th of 128
Government workers	25.1%	24.4%	18.4%	14.5%	95th	16th of 129
Residents 65 and older	25.4%	25.7%	23.4%	17.2%	92nd	43rd of 129
Median age	46.8	47.6	44.8	38.9	91st	33rd of 129
Self-employed workers	12.7%	12.3%	14.8%	10%	81st	85th of 129
Income inequality (Gini)	0.473	0.474	0.543	0.483	77th	95th of 128
Healthcare workers	10.8%	11.1%	9.1%	9.7%	69th	29th of 129
Homeownership rate	72.9%	73%	67.9%	65.2%	61st	46th of 128
Population	32,535	32,993	3,234,309	334,922,499	54th	42nd of 129
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.6%	28.4%	29.8%	35.7%	43rd	50th of 129
Rent-burdened renters	47.4%	47.4%	50.8%	51.1%	37th	76th of 126
Population density	519/sq mi	487/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	33rd	97th of 129
Uninsured rate	4.8%	4.8%	5.7%	8.4%	31st	86th of 129
Average commuteStrength	21 min	21.2 min	28 min	26.4 min	17th	113th of 125
Veterans	3.2%	3.1%	2.4%	6.2%	17th	21st of 129
Work from home	5.7%	5.6%	6.1%	15.1%	10th	57th of 128
Residents under 18	15.9%	15.7%	16.1%	22%	10th	74th of 129
Tech workers	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	3.8%	10th	65th of 129
Median home value	$100,500	$100,200	$131,500	$332,700	3rd	102nd of 127
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	14.1%	3rd	100th of 129
Median household incomeWeakness	$24,310	$24,255	$26,297	$80,734	1st	60th of 126
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,095	$14,145	$17,981	$44,673	1st	79th of 129
Median gross rent	$551	$551	$578	$1,413	1st	66th of 126
Diversity index	1.1	1.1	2.1	61.4	1st	80th of 129
Broadband accessWeakness	71.3%	71.2%	80.6%	91%	1st	110th of 128
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$19,713	$19,671	$22,365	$49,666	1st	82nd 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

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

46.8

Under 18

15.9%

65 and over

25.4%

Race and ethnicity

White0.3%
Black0%
Hispanic99%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

1.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

96%

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 13,070
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 63%
Married couples: 40%
Living alone: 31%
Veterans (of adults): 3.2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

51%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.3%

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

00698

$24,310

Yauco Municipio

$24,255

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,095

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

41.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.473

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00698

$100,500

Yauco Municipio

$100,200

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00698

$551

Yauco Municipio

$551

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,235
Owner-occupied: 72.9%
Vacant: 24.2%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.3%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

49%

20–29

15%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Production

11%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

Education

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Computer and math

0.8%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

13%

Public administration

12%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Admin, support and management

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$19,713

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00698	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,680	$74,888
Service	$15,845	$26,804
Sales and office	$17,295	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$13,291	$49,199
Production and transportation	$18,872	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

32%

Some college

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
Households with broadband: 71.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.6%
No internet access: 18.1%
Without health insurance: 4.8%
Limited-English households: 72.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Yauco
State: Puerto Rico
County: Yauco Municipio
Center point: 18.0729° N, 66.8512° W
Land area: 63 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

00698 spans 2 counties

Yauco Municipio98% of land
Guayanilla Municipio2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Yauco5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 00698

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00656	Guayanilla, PR	4.6 mi	17,398	$24,065	$87,400
00637	Sabana Grande, PR	6.4 mi	22,909	$21,987	$100,200
00653	Guanica, PR	6.7 mi	8,495	$16,736	$85,600
00631	Castaner, PR	7.8 mi	1,321	$19,278	$99,800
00606	Maricao, PR	8 mi	5,163	$20,992	$114,000
00624	Penuelas, PR	8.6 mi	21,148	$22,979	$89,900
00647	Ensenada, PR	9.8 mi	4,369	$20,023	$90,200
00601	Adjuntas, PR	10 mi	16,669	$19,454	$94,200
00683	San German, PR	13 mi	29,490	$18,543	$111,900
00667	Lajas, PR	13 mi	22,792	$19,534	$107,800
00728	Ponce, PR	14 mi	36,532	$23,031	$111,000
00669	Lares, PR	14 mi	27,417	$18,778	$105,300

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Questions about 00698

What city is zip code 00698?

00698 is assigned to Yauco, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00698 in?

00698 is mostly in Yauco Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 00698?

About 32,535 people live in 00698, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00698 in?

00698 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00698?

The median household income in 00698 is $24,310.

What zip codes are near 00698?

The closest zip codes to 00698 are 00656, 00637, 00653, 00631, 00606.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00698, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.