Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 00979 covers Carolina zona urbana, PR in Carolina Municipio with a population of about 15,597.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in telephone area codes 787, 939; U.S. House district PR-98.
Carolina zona urbana, PR sits in a university / college context (near universidad del sagrado corazon (1.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.
Median household income in ZIP 00979 is about $35,521 — about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.1%; unemployment rate near 10.5%; 49.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 13.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $189,100 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $860 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.0% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 00979 in Carolina zona urbana, PR, a household would need roughly $52,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,215. That is about 46% above the local median household income ($35,521), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.
Climate normals for Carolina zona urbana, PR show little to no average snow and around 59.9 inches of annual precipitation.
Airport SJU (1.9 miles (3.0 km)) · Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (1.9 miles (3.1 km)) · San Juan National Historic Site (6.0 miles (9.7 km)) · VA: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (4.9 miles (7.9 km))
Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.