ZIP code 00979: Carolina, PR
00979 is a ZIP code in Carolina, Puerto Rico, mainly in Carolina Municipio, part of the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR metro area. About 14,776 people live here.
- Population
- 14,776
- Median household income
- $40,049
- Typical home value
- $189,900ACS median value
- Median rent
- $955gross, per month
- Median age
- 53.6
- Homeowners
- 66.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 00979 details
| City | Carolina |
|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico |
| County | Carolina Municipio |
| Metro area | San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR |
| Time zone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4), no daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi, plus 2.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 3,798 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 18.43836, -65.99917 |
Median rent in 00979 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $852/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,147/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,188/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $957/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $903/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 00979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00983 | Carolina, PR | 1.9 mi | 31,472 |
| 00982 | Carolina, PR | 2.1 mi | 14,050 |
| 00924 | San Juan, PR | 2.8 mi | 49,922 |
| 00915 | San Juan, PR | 3.0 mi | 24,607 |
| 00923 | San Juan, PR | 3.1 mi | 24,551 |
| 00913 | San Juan, PR | 3.5 mi | 6,943 |
| 00917 | San Juan, PR | 3.6 mi | 17,116 |
| 00985 | Carolina, PR | 3.9 mi | 30,497 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 00979?
A typical home in ZIP code 00979 is worth about $189,900 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $40,049 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Puerto Rico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $189,900 homeWhat can a $40,049 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 00979
What city is ZIP code 00979?
ZIP code 00979 is in Carolina, PR, in Carolina Municipio.
What county is ZIP code 00979 in?
00979 is mainly in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of ZIP code 00979?
About 14,776 people live in ZIP code 00979, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 00979 in?
00979 is in Atlantic Time (UTC−4). It has no daylight saving time.