ZIP Code 00688, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00688 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00688 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,028. The land area covers 32.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,028 | ±1,157 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,043 | ±368 | 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 | 5,302 | ±377 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,043 | ±368 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,259 | ±220 |
| Median Home Value | $105,400 | ±$10,358 |
| Median Gross Rent | $568 | ±$103 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $18,023 | ±$2,512 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,068 | ±$2,201 |
| Poverty Rate | 51.5% | ±7.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,961 | ±927 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.4% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,961 | ±595 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 62.6% | ±4.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ARECIBO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | VEGA BAJA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAMUY, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MOROVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | OROCOVIS, 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 |
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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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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College | 5.6 mi away | Carretera 662 KM 2.3, Arecibo, PR, 00614-4045 |
78788112126000
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LOARTE RURAL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | BARRIO GARROCHALES, SECTOR LOARTE, BARCELONETA, PR, 00617 |
(787) 846-1040
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Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc
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College Vocational | 8.4 mi away | #68 Calle Puro Girau, Arecibo, PR, 00612-0000 |
7878793300
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BARCELONETA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (SIXTO ESCOBAR)
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 1 ESCOBAR AVE., BARCELONETA, PR, 00617 |
(787) 846-3600
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Institute of Beauty Careers
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College Vocational | 8.7 mi away | 199 Llorens Torres Ave Corner To Coll y Toste St, Arecibo, PR, 00613 |
7878782880
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MANATÍ MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (FRANCISCO ÁLVAREZ MARRERO)
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Library | 9.2 mi away | PASEO DEL ATENAS, MANATÍ, PR, 00674 |
(787) 884-5422
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Advantage Technical College
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College Vocational | 9.4 mi away | 3 Ramos Velez St, Manati, PR, 00674 |
7878544776
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AIBONITO TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER
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Library | 10.7 mi away | ROAD 489 KM. 4.2, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 820-2013
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ICPR Junior College
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College | 9.4 mi away | Carretera #2 K.M. 49.9 Puerta del Norte Mall 4to. Piso Suite 17, Manati, PR, 00674 |
7878846000
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CIALES PUBLIC LIBRARY (MARÍA ISABEL BLANCO-HIDALGO)
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Library | 10.9 mi away | ROAD 149 CORNER WITH 1 CABLINES ST, CIALES, PR, 00638 |
(787) 871-4075
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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 DOS BOCAS, PR RQ, located 4.0 miles from ZCTA5 00688. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Alianza comunidad | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Sabana Hoyos comunidad | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Bajadero comunidad | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Búfalo comunidad | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Animas comunidad | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Florida zona urbana | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00688. • 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.