Zip code 00982: Carolina, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00982?

00982 is assigned to Carolina, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00982 in?

00982 is in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Q: What is the population of 00982?

About 14,050 people live in 00982, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00982 in?

00982 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00982?

The median household income in 00982 is $28,906.

Q: What zip codes are near 00982?

The closest zip codes to 00982 are 00983, 00924, 00979, 00985, 00984.

Residential delivery areaCarolina MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

14,050

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$143K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$679/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.5 sq mi

9,710 people/sq mi

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

About 00982

00982 is an urban zip code in Carolina, Puerto Rico (Carolina Municipio), covering 1.5 sq mi of land. About 14,050 people live here, or 9,710 per square mile. The median resident is 40.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $28,906 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 37.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,100, 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. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $679 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.3 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and sales. 96% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00982 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate37.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%94th of 129 in PR
Unemployment rate13.5%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%36th of 129 in PR
Housing vacancy20.1%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%73rd of 128 in PR
Population density9,710/sq mi
92nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi10th of 129 in PR
Residents 65 and older24.2%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%59th of 129 in PR
Self-employed workers13.1%
83rd
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%78th of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · PR 0.543106th of 128 in PR
Rent-burdened renters54.2%
64th
U.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%39th of 126 in PR
Median age40.8
63rd
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.8120th of 129 in PR
Average commute27.3 min
58th
U.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min53rd of 125 in PR
Uninsured rate7.8%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%21st of 129 in PR
Healthcare workers9.6%
52nd
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%46th of 129 in PR
Work from home12.4%
48th
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%9th of 128 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher30.6%
47th
U.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%37th of 129 in PR
Government workers12.4%
39th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%121st of 129 in PR
Foreign-born residents5.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%21st of 129 in PR
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%18th of 129 in PR
Homeownership rate59.4%
31st
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%105th of 128 in PR
Broadband access88.5%
26th
U.S. 91% · PR 80.6%18th of 128 in PR
Population14,050
21st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,30992nd of 129 in PR
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%31st of 129 in PR
Residents under 1816.6%
13th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%53rd of 129 in PR
Median home value$143,100
8th
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50036th of 127 in PR
Median gross rent$679
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · PR $57820th of 126 in PR
Median household income$28,906
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29734th of 126 in PR
Per capita income$16,284
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,98154th of 129 in PR
Diversity index1.7
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.156th of 129 in PR
Median earnings per worker$23,753
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,36527th of 126 in PR

Measure	00982	Carolina Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	37.2%	27.9%	40.5%	12.5%	98th	94th of 129
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.5%	10.4%	10.7%	5.2%	98th	36th of 129
Housing vacancy	20.1%	19%	21%	10.1%	93rd	73rd of 128
Population density	9,710/sq mi	3,354/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	92nd	10th of 129
Residents 65 and older	24.2%	24.7%	23.4%	17.2%	90th	59th of 129
Self-employed workers	13.1%	13.5%	14.8%	10%	83rd	78th of 129
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.474	0.543	0.483	69th	106th of 128
Rent-burdened renters	54.2%	49.7%	50.8%	51.1%	64th	39th of 126
Median age	40.8	45.3	44.8	38.9	63rd	120th of 129
Average commute	27.3 min	30 min	28 min	26.4 min	58th	53rd of 125
Uninsured rate	7.8%	6.6%	5.7%	8.4%	58th	21st of 129
Healthcare workers	9.6%	8.2%	9.1%	9.7%	52nd	46th of 129
Work from home	12.4%	11.4%	6.1%	15.1%	48th	9th of 128
Bachelor's degree or higher	30.6%	36%	29.8%	35.7%	47th	37th of 129
Government workers	12.4%	18.5%	18.4%	14.5%	39th	121st of 129
Foreign-born residents	5.7%	6.3%	2.7%	14.1%	33rd	21st of 129
Tech workers	2%	1.9%	1.2%	3.8%	33rd	18th of 129
Homeownership rate	59.4%	68%	67.9%	65.2%	31st	105th of 128
Broadband access	88.5%	90.1%	80.6%	91%	26th	18th of 128
Population	14,050	152,204	3,234,309	334,922,499	21st	92nd of 129
Veterans	3%	3.2%	2.4%	6.2%	15th	31st of 129
Residents under 18	16.6%	15.5%	16.1%	22%	13th	53rd of 129
Median home value	$143,100	$157,600	$131,500	$332,700	8th	36th of 127
Median gross rent	$679	$677	$578	$1,413	2nd	20th of 126
Median household incomeWeakness	$28,906	$36,958	$26,297	$80,734	1st	34th of 126
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,284	$22,102	$17,981	$44,673	1st	54th of 129
Diversity index	1.7	2.8	2.1	61.4	1st	56th of 129
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$23,753	$25,759	$22,365	$49,666	1st	27th 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

11%

5–17

11%

18–24

15%

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

40.8

Under 18

16.6%

65 and over

24.2%

Race and ethnicity

White0.3%
Black0.2%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

1.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

96%

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,150
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 61.1%
Married couples: 21.3%
Living alone: 32.6%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

46%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.7%

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

00982

$28,906

Carolina Municipio

$36,958

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,284

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00982

$143,100

Carolina Municipio

$157,600

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00982

$679

Carolina Municipio

$677

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,696
Owner-occupied: 59.4%
Vacant: 20.1%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.2%
Home value to income: 5.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

26%

20–29

22%

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Sales

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Healthcare

10%

Business and finance

Food service

Management

Education

Production

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Other services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Education

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Information

Wholesale

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$23,753

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00982	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,295	$74,888
Service	$17,881	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,444	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$23,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$17,444	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

28%

Some college

13%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 88.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.3%
No internet access: 11.2%
Without health insurance: 7.8%
Limited-English households: 59.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Carolina
State: Puerto Rico
County: Carolina Municipio
Center point: 18.4087° N, 65.9913° W
Land area: 1.5 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Carolina100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 00982

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00983	Carolina, PR	0.9 mi	31,472	$35,638	$159,900
00924	San Juan, PR	1.5 mi	49,922	$25,724	$142,400
00979	Carolina, PR	2.1 mi	14,776	$40,049	$189,900
00985	Carolina, PR	2.8 mi	30,497	$33,863	$148,800
00984	Carolina, PR · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
00986	Carolina, PR · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
00988	Carolina, PR · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
00981	Carolina, PR · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
00923	San Juan, PR	3 mi	24,551	$20,349	$114,800
00917	San Juan, PR	3.9 mi	17,116	$19,357	$121,600
00925	San Juan, PR	3.9 mi	4,882	$17,404	$151,400
00977	Trujillo Alto, PR · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 00982

What city is zip code 00982?

00982 is assigned to Carolina, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00982 in?

00982 is in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.

What is the population of 00982?

About 14,050 people live in 00982, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00982 in?

00982 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00982?

The median household income in 00982 is $28,906.

What zip codes are near 00982?

The closest zip codes to 00982 are 00983, 00924, 00979, 00985, 00984.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00982, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.