Zarzal barrio, Puerto Rico
Zarzal barrio profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Zarzal barrio is a geographic entity located in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,944. The land area covers 9.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,944 | ±1,176 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,069 | ±431 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,925 | ±500 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,069 | ±431 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,856 | ±294 |
| Median Home Value | $142,500 | ±$5,557 |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | ±$183 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,853 | ±$7,624 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,961 | ±$1,398 |
| Poverty Rate | 33.1% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,846 | ±812 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,962 | ±615 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAGUAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAROLINA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LUQUILLO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | JUNCOS, PR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | FAJARDO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | TRUJILLO ALTO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CAROLINA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RIO GRANDE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SAN LORENZO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CANOVANAS, PR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo
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College | 10.1 mi away | Calle Union-Batey Central Highway 195, Fajardo, PR, 00738-7003 |
78786323902207
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CANOVANAS BARRIO CAMPO RICO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (ABEL SANTOS)
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Library | 8.2 mi away | ROAD 185 KM. 7.4 / BO. CAMPO RICO, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729 |
(787) 957-0774
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Education-PRAMI
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College | 11.1 mi away | Bo Quebrada Vueltas, Carr #3 Marginal, k.m. 49.5, Fajardo, PR, 00738-0000 |
7878651300
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CANOVANAS LA CENTRAL MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 12 STREET AND CORNER OF 13 STREET, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729 |
(787) 256-2840
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Dewey University-Carolina
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College | 11.2 mi away | Road 3 Compound 11 Lot 7 Carolina Industrial Park, Carolina, PR, 00986 |
7877108999
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CANOVANAS BARRIO SAN ISIDRO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 12 STREET AND CORNER OF 17 STREET, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729 |
(787) 876-0745
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Caribbean University-Carolina
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College | 11.3 mi away | Calle Ignacio Arzuaga #208, Carolina, PR, 00985 |
7877690007
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PARAISO ELECTRONIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | BO. PARAISO ROAD 976 KM. 8, FAJARDO, PR, 00738 |
(787) 863-4013
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Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | Carretera 887 Km 0.9 Barrio Martin Gonzalez Victoria Park, Carolina, PR, 00985 |
7877780300
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MONTE BRISAS ELECTRONIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 1 ROUND ST, FAJARDO, PR, 00738 |
(787) 863-2264
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR RQ, located 13.4 miles from Zarzal barrio. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82.9° | 71.4° | 77.2° | 2.62" | 0.0" |
| February | 83.5° | 71.4° | 77.5° | 1.97" | 0.0" |
| March | 84.2° | 71.9° | 78.1° | 1.84" | 0.0" |
| April | 85.9° | 73.3° | 79.6° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| May | 86.7° | 75.4° | 81.1° | 6.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.1° | 77.3° | 82.7° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 77.3° | 83.0° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.1° | 77.6° | 83.4° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.8° | 76.4° | 82.6° | 6.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 88.3° | 75.7° | 82.0° | 5.75" | 0.0" |
| November | 86.2° | 74.5° | 80.4° | 6.07" | 0.0" |
| December | 84.1° | 72.8° | 78.4° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hato Candal comunidad | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Palmer comunidad | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Playa Fortuna comunidad | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Río Grande zona urbana | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Vieques comunidad | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Bartolo comunidad | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7211988637. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.