ZIP code 00987
Where is ZIP code 00987?
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Carolina Municipio · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 00987 belongs to Carolina, Puerto Rico in Carolina Municipio. 00987 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 55,747 people live in the 00987 area, where the median household income is $43,159. The closest ZIP codes are 00976 (Trujillo Alto, 2.6 mi west), 00984 (Carolina, 3.6 mi north) and 00986 (Carolina, 3.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 00987 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18.3311, -65.9503 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 009 |
Population and income in 00987
| Population | 55,747 · higher than 94% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,150 · higher than 67% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.6 years · lower than 78% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $43,159 · higher than 97% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,739 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $158,600 · higher than 85% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $775 a month |
| Housing units | 25,146 |
| Households | 22,170 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 25.93 sq mi (plus 0.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00987. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 00987
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00976 | Trujillo Alto, PR | 2.6 mi W | Standard |
| 00984 | Carolina, PR | 3.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 00986 | Carolina, PR | 3.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 00988 | Carolina, PR | 3.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 00729 | Canovanas, PR | 3.9 mi E | Standard |
| 00977 | Trujillo Alto, PR | 4.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 00978 | Saint Just, PR | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 00985 | Carolina, PR | 5.2 mi N | Standard |
| 00778 | Gurabo, PR | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 00924 | San Juan, PR | 6 mi NW | Standard |
| 00983 | Carolina, PR | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 00982 | Carolina, PR | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 00987 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 00987
123 MAIN ST
CAROLINA PR 00987
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Alt De Parq Ecuestre, Bo Buenaventura, Bo Colo, Bo Martin Gonzalez and Brisas De Metropolis and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (00987-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 00987?
- 00987 is a Carolina, Puerto Rico ZIP code.
- What county is 00987 in?
- ZIP code 00987 is in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 00987 in?
- 00987 is in the Atlantic Time zone (America/Puerto_Rico).
- What area code is 00987?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 00987 use area codes 787 and 939.
- What is the population of ZIP code 00987?
- About 55,747 people live in ZIP code 00987, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 00987?
- The median household income in 00987 is $43,159 a year, higher than 97% of Puerto Rico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 00987?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 00987 are 00976 (Trujillo Alto, 2.6 miles), 00984 (Carolina, 3.6 miles), 00986 (Carolina, 3.6 miles) and 00988 (Carolina, 3.6 miles).