Zip code 00704: Aguirre, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00704?

00704 is assigned to Aguirre, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00704 in?

00704 is mostly in Salinas Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 00704?

About 6,256 people live in 00704, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00704 in?

00704 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00704?

The median household income in 00704 is $20,899.

Q: What zip codes are near 00704?

The closest zip codes to 00704 are 00751, 00784, 00785, 00736, 00737.

Residential delivery areaSalinas MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

6,256

Median household income

$21K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$91K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$653/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9 sq mi

695 people/sq mi

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

About 00704

00704 is a suburban zip code in Aguirre, Puerto Rico (Salinas Municipio), covering 9 sq mi of land. About 6,256 people live here, or 695 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $20,899 a year, about 26% of the national median of $80,734. 50.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $91,200, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $653 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.9 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods. 98% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00704 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate50.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%29th of 129 in PR
Housing vacancy25.8%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%39th of 128 in PR
Homeownership rate75.7%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%21st of 128 in PR
Average commute28.9 min
68th
U.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min38th of 125 in PR
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%13th of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
65th
U.S. 0.483 · PR 0.543110th of 128 in PR
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%121st of 129 in PR
Self-employed workers10.5%
64th
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%108th of 129 in PR
Median age39.3
52nd
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.8125th of 129 in PR
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%4th of 129 in PR
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%120th of 129 in PR
Government workers12.5%
40th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%120th of 129 in PR
Population density695/sq mi
37th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi87th of 129 in PR
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%33rd of 129 in PR
Rent-burdened renters39.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%112th of 126 in PR
Healthcare workers6.5%
11th
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%108th of 129 in PR
Population6,256
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,309109th of 129 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%120th of 129 in PR
Broadband access81.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%62nd of 128 in PR
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%75th of 129 in PR
Median home value$91,200
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,500116th of 127 in PR
Median gross rent$653
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · PR $57830th of 126 in PR
Median household income$20,899
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29796th of 126 in PR
Per capita income$12,117
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,981107th of 129 in PR
Work from home1.7%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%109th of 128 in PR
Diversity index2.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.135th of 129 in PR
Median earnings per worker$18,704
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,365104th of 126 in PR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%115th of 129 in PR

Measure	00704	Salinas Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	50.9%	47.9%	40.5%	12.5%	99th	29th of 129
Housing vacancy	25.8%	22.4%	21%	10.1%	97th	39th of 128
Homeownership rate	75.7%	77.2%	67.9%	65.2%	68th	21st of 128
Average commute	28.9 min	26.6 min	28 min	26.4 min	68th	38th of 125
Uninsured rate	9.2%	5.7%	5.7%	8.4%	67th	13th of 129
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.505	0.543	0.483	65th	110th of 128
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	22.5%	23.4%	17.2%	64th	121st of 129
Self-employed workers	10.5%	13.6%	14.8%	10%	64th	108th of 129
Median age	39.3	43.7	44.8	38.9	52nd	125th of 129
Residents under 18	21.8%	17.4%	16.1%	22%	47th	4th of 129
Unemployment rate	4.4%	7.2%	10.7%	5.2%	41st	120th of 129
Government workers	12.5%	19.7%	18.4%	14.5%	40th	120th of 129
Population density	695/sq mi	361/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	37th	87th of 129
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	1.5%	2.7%	14.1%	19th	33rd of 129
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.3%	42.3%	50.8%	51.1%	15th	112th of 126
Healthcare workers	6.5%	9.5%	9.1%	9.7%	11th	108th of 129
Population	6,256	25,079	3,234,309	334,922,499	10th	109th of 129
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	19.8%	29.8%	35.7%	9th	120th of 129
Broadband accessWeakness	81.9%	79.2%	80.6%	91%	6th	62nd of 128
Veterans	2%	3.4%	2.4%	6.2%	6th	75th of 129
Median home value	$91,200	$88,700	$131,500	$332,700	2nd	116th of 127
Median gross rent	$653	$530	$578	$1,413	2nd	30th of 126
Median household incomeWeakness	$20,899	$21,901	$26,297	$80,734	1st	96th of 126
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,117	$14,275	$17,981	$44,673	1st	107th of 129
Work from home	1.7%	5.5%	6.1%	15.1%	1st	109th of 128
Diversity index	2.8	2.1	2.1	61.4	1st	35th of 129
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$18,704	$19,162	$22,365	$49,666	1st	104th of 126
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	1.2%	3.8%	1st	115th 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

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

15%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

11%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.3

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White0.4%
Black1%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

2.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

98%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,618
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 71.3%
Married couples: 38.9%
Living alone: 24.4%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

56%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

00704

$20,899

Salinas Municipio

$21,901

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,117

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

50.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00704

$91,200

Salinas Municipio

$88,700

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00704

$653

Salinas Municipio

$530

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,529
Owner-occupied: 75.7%
Vacant: 25.8%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.3%
Home value to income: 4.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

21%

30–44

15%

45–59

12%

60+

15%

Average commute

28.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Production

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Food service

Sales

Healthcare

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Management

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Construction

10%

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Other services

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$18,704

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00704	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,735	$74,888
Service	$17,095	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$17,614	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,096	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

48%

Some college

13%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
Households with broadband: 81.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.2%
No internet access: 16.9%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 59.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Aguirre
State: Puerto Rico
County: Salinas Municipio
Center point: 17.9732° N, 66.2290° W
Land area: 9 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

00704 spans 2 counties

Salinas Municipio98% of land
Guayama Municipio3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Coquí10% of zip
Central Aguirre6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 00704

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00751	Salinas, PR	3.1 mi	19,343	$21,952	$87,300
00784	Guayama, PR	6.8 mi	34,981	$20,558	$108,700
00785	Guayama, PR · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
00736	Cayey, PR	10 mi	45,306	$29,971	$150,000
00737	Cayey, PR · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
00705	Aibonito, PR	11 mi	24,471	$21,712	$123,300
00786	La Plata, PR	11 mi	165	—	$194,400
00714	Arroyo, PR	12 mi	15,341	$21,186	$89,900
00757	Santa Isabel, PR	12 mi	19,853	$25,938	$108,500
00769	Coamo, PR	12 mi	33,602	$21,829	$99,600
00739	Cidra, PR	15 mi	34,578	$29,463	$154,100
00723	Patillas, PR	15 mi	15,643	$24,574	$90,000

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Questions about 00704

What city is zip code 00704?

00704 is assigned to Aguirre, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00704 in?

00704 is mostly in Salinas Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 00704?

About 6,256 people live in 00704, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00704 in?

00704 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00704?

The median household income in 00704 is $20,899.

What zip codes are near 00704?

The closest zip codes to 00704 are 00751, 00784, 00785, 00736, 00737.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00704, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.