ZIP Code 00698, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00698 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00698 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Guayanilla Municipio / Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32,535. The land area covers 62.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,535 | ±350 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs | ±0.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 13,070 | ±569 | 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 | 17,235 | ±460 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,070 | ±569 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,165 | ±381 |
| Median Home Value | $100,500 | ±$3,617 |
| Median Gross Rent | $551 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,310 | ±$2,398 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,095 | ±$874 |
| Poverty Rate | 41.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13,549 | ±1,114 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.2% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,570 | ±595 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71.3% | ±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 | 06-09 | GUANICA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LAJAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YAUCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | LARES, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | GUAYANILLA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YAUCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GUAYANILLA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GUANICA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONCE, 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-San German
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College | 13.1 mi away | Rd. 102 Km. 30.6, San German, PR, 00683 |
78726419127243
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YAUCO PUBLIC LIBRARY (LUIS E. CATALA)
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 4 BALDORIOTY ST., YAUCO, PR, 00698 |
(787) 856-1100
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Automeca Technical College-Ponce
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | Calle Villa No.452, Ponce, PR, 00731 |
7878407880
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GUAYANILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY (JULIA ROJAS REYES)
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Library | 4.9 mi away | ROAD 127, CORNER OF JOSE BARBOSA ST, GUAYANILLA, PR, 00656 |
(787) 835-3100
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University of Puerto Rico-Utuado
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College | 15.2 mi away | Carr. # 10 Km. 52.2, Utuado, PR, 00641 |
78789428282240
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PEÑUELAS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (ANNIE SANTOS)
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 413 JUAN RODRÍGUEZ STREET, PEÑUELAS, PR, 00624 |
(787) 836-1136
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Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | Villa Street #190, Ponce, PR, 00730-4875 |
7878437100
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QUEBRADA LIMON DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER
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Library | 12.1 mi away | ROAD 502 INTERSECTION 520, PONCE, PR, 00731 |
(787) 841-7181
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Academia Serrant Inc
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College Vocational | 16.1 mi away | 7033 Mendez Vigo, Ponce, PR, 00717-1250 |
7872594900
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SAN GERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (RAQUEL QUINONES)
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 11 PADRES AGUSTINOS ST., SAN GERMAN, PR, 00683 |
(787) 892-6820
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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 ADJUNTAS SUBSTN, PR RQ, located 7.9 miles from ZCTA5 00698. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.3° | 56.6° | 67.9° | 2.62" | 0.0" |
| February | 79.8° | 55.6° | 67.7° | 2.58" | 0.0" |
| March | 80.2° | 56.7° | 68.5° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| April | 81.4° | 59.2° | 70.3° | 7.23" | 0.0" |
| May | 82.6° | 62.0° | 72.3° | 9.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.6° | 63.3° | 74.0° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 63.2° | 74.1° | 5.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.1° | 63.6° | 74.4° | 9.08" | 0.0" |
| September | 84.8° | 63.3° | 74.0° | 12.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 84.0° | 62.6° | 73.3° | 10.85" | 0.0" |
| November | 82.0° | 61.2° | 71.6° | 6.68" | 0.0" |
| December | 79.9° | 58.3° | 69.1° | 3.59" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yauco zona urbana | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Lluveras comunidad | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Palomas comunidad | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Guayanilla zona urbana | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Indios comunidad | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| El Tumbao comunidad | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00698. • 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.