ZIP Code 00612, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00612 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00612 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Arecibo Municipio / Barceloneta Municipio / Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 62,908. The land area covers 76.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,908 | ±1,772 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,426 | ±977 | 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 | 31,920 | ±894 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,426 | ±977 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,494 | ±586 |
| Median Home Value | $117,600 | ±$4,040 |
| Median Gross Rent | $510 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,488 | ±$1,512 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,819 | ±$877 |
| Poverty Rate | 39.7% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 24,635 | ±1,874 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 20,079 | ±1,219 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.3% | ±1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ARECIBO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAMUY, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | LARES, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-10 | ARECIBO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HATILLO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAMUY, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | UTUADO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
|
College | 2.3 mi away | Carretera 662 KM 2.3, Arecibo, PR, 00614-4045 |
78788112126000
|
|
CARRIZALES ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (CARMEN E. RUIZ LOPEZ)
|
Library | 7.6 mi away | ASTILBES STREET, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 820-2004
|
|
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc
|
College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | #68 Calle Puro Girau, Arecibo, PR, 00612-0000 |
7878793300
|
|
AIBONITO TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER
|
Library | 7.8 mi away | ROAD 489 KM. 4.2, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 820-2013
|
|
Institute of Beauty Careers
|
College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 199 Llorens Torres Ave Corner To Coll y Toste St, Arecibo, PR, 00613 |
7878782880
|
|
LOARTE RURAL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.8 mi away | BARRIO GARROCHALES, SECTOR LOARTE, BARCELONETA, PR, 00617 |
(787) 846-1040
|
|
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
|
College | 4.8 mi away | Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR, 00614-4010 |
78781500001000
|
|
HATILLO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.9 mi away | VIDAL FÉLIX STREET, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 898-2006
|
|
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Arecibo
|
College Vocational | 5.7 mi away | Vista Azul Shopping Center #2 Km.80.0, Arecibo, PR, 00612 |
7877780300
|
|
HATILLO ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (PEDRO LOPEZ)
|
Library | 10.0 mi away | 104 SUSONI AVE., HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 898-0270
|
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 DOS BOCAS, PR RQ, located 5.8 miles from ZCTA5 00612. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.9° | 64.5° | 74.7° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| February | 85.6° | 63.8° | 74.7° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| March | 86.3° | 64.2° | 75.3° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| April | 87.5° | 66.5° | 77.0° | 6.82" | 0.0" |
| May | 88.6° | 68.7° | 78.7° | 10.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.8° | 70.0° | 80.4° | 5.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.9° | 70.8° | 80.8° | 5.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.7° | 71.2° | 81.0° | 8.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.6° | 70.4° | 80.5° | 9.69" | 0.0" |
| October | 89.9° | 69.8° | 79.9° | 8.45" | 0.0" |
| November | 87.3° | 68.6° | 78.0° | 7.34" | 0.0" |
| December | 85.5° | 66.2° | 75.9° | 4.54" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajadero comunidad | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Arecibo zona urbana | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Animas comunidad | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Sabana Hoyos comunidad | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Rafael González comunidad | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Corcovado comunidad | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00612. • 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.