ZIP code 00979
Where is ZIP code 00979?
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Carolina Municipio · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 00979 belongs to Carolina, Puerto Rico in Carolina Municipio. 00979 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Atlantic Time zone and uses area codes 787 and 939. About 14,776 people live in the 00979 area, where the median household income is $40,049. The closest ZIP codes are 00915 (San Juan, 2.2 mi west), 00982 (Carolina, 2.2 mi southeast) and 00913 (San Juan, 2.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 00979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Carolina |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Carolina Municipio |
| Time zone | Atlantic Time · now |
| Area codes | 787, 939 |
| Coordinates | 18.4384, -66.0118 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 009 |
Population and income in 00979
| Population | 14,776 · lower than 68% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,799 · higher than 77% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.6 years · higher than 95% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $40,049 · higher than 93% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,566 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 52% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $189,900 · higher than 91% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $955 a month |
| Housing units | 12,642 |
| Households | 8,002 (1.85 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (plus 2.77 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 00979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00915 | San Juan, PR | 2.2 mi W | Standard |
| 00982 | Carolina, PR | 2.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 00913 | San Juan, PR | 2.3 mi W | Standard |
| 00923 | San Juan, PR | 2.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 00924 | San Juan, PR | 2.6 mi S | Standard |
| 00983 | Carolina, PR | 2.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 00917 | San Juan, PR | 2.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 00911 | San Juan, PR | 3.2 mi W | Standard |
| 00930 | San Juan, PR | 3.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 00912 | San Juan, PR | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 00925 | San Juan, PR | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 00909 | San Juan, PR | 3.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 00979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 00979
123 MAIN ST
CAROLINA PR 00979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ext Villamar, Isla Verde, Parq De Isla Verde, Urb Atlantic View and Urb Biascochea and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (00979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 00979?
- 00979 is a Carolina, Puerto Rico ZIP code.
- What county is 00979 in?
- ZIP code 00979 is in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 00979 in?
- 00979 is in the Atlantic Time zone (America/Puerto_Rico).
- What area code is 00979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 00979 use area codes 787 and 939.
- What is the population of ZIP code 00979?
- About 14,776 people live in ZIP code 00979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 00979?
- The median household income in 00979 is $40,049 a year, higher than 93% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 00979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 00979 are 00915 (San Juan, 2.2 miles), 00982 (Carolina, 2.2 miles), 00913 (San Juan, 2.3 miles) and 00923 (San Juan, 2.4 miles).