ZIP Code 00987, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00987 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00987 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Carolina Municipio / Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 55,747. The land area covers 25.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,747 | ±2,375 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 22,170 | ±954 | 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 | 25,146 | ±947 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,170 | ±954 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,976 | ±428 |
| Median Home Value | $158,600 | ±$4,394 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,159 | ±$3,064 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,739 | ±$1,234 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 13,654 | ±1,876 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25,187 | ±1,338 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±1.4% |
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 | KG-05 | SAN JUAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | HUMACAO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAROLINA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SAN JUAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LUQUILLO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN JUAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | JUNCOS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | AGUAS BUENAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-09 | SAN JUAN, 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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Dewey University-Carolina
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College | 2.5 mi away | Road 3 Compound 11 Lot 7 Carolina Industrial Park, Carolina, PR, 00986 |
7877108999
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RED GIGANTE 2.NET LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | ROAD 853 BARRIO BARRAZAS, CAROLINA, PR, 00986 |
(787) 757-1943
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Caribbean University-Carolina
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College | 2.7 mi away | Calle Ignacio Arzuaga #208, Carolina, PR, 00985 |
7877690007
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SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | ROAD 859 KM 2.8, CAROLINA, PR, 00986 |
(787) 257-2063
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Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | Carretera 887 Km 0.9 Barrio Martin Gonzalez Victoria Park, Carolina, PR, 00985 |
7877780300
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TRUJILLO BAJO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | ROAD 853 INT. 858, CAROLINA, PR, 00986 |
(787) 701-1470
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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
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College | 4.5 mi away | Carretera 887 Bo San Anton, Carolina, PR, 00984-4800 |
78725700003262
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BUENAVENTURA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | ROAD 857 PABLO PIZARRO ST. LOT Q, CAROLINA, PR, 00986 | — |
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Universidad Teologica del Caribe
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College | 4.9 mi away | Road 848 Km. 0.5 Callejon Marquez, Bo. Saint Just, Trujillo Alto, PR, 00978-0901 |
78776108081221
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BUENA VISTA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | ROSALES ST., CORNER WITH LIRIOS ST., CAROLINA, PR, 00986 |
(787) 776-5015
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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 TRUJILLO ALTO 2 SSW, PR RQ, located 4.9 miles from ZCTA5 00987. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.4° | 67.0° | 75.2° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| February | 84.2° | 66.5° | 75.4° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| March | 85.0° | 66.9° | 76.0° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| April | 86.4° | 68.6° | 77.5° | 5.92" | 0.0" |
| May | 87.5° | 71.0° | 79.2° | 6.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.1° | 72.4° | 80.8° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.2° | 72.8° | 81.0° | 7.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.4° | 73.0° | 81.2° | 7.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 89.8° | 72.9° | 81.3° | 8.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 88.8° | 72.4° | 80.6° | 7.60" | 0.0" |
| November | 86.6° | 70.7° | 78.6° | 7.92" | 0.0" |
| December | 84.1° | 68.2° | 76.2° | 5.04" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canovanillas comunidad | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Campo Rico comunidad | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Canóvanas zona urbana | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Cambalache comunidad | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Santa Bárbara comunidad | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Quebrada Prieta comunidad | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00987. • 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.