00602 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00602 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00602 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00602 is 5.4%.
| Population | 37,642 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.35% |
| Population Density | 1,221 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,241 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $18,716 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 59.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.8% |
00602 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,237 | 38.95% |
| Black | 688 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 35,649 | 59.75% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00602 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.09% |
| Black | 2 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 4,460 | 99.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00602 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 136 | 0.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,274 | 25.66% |
| High School Diploma | 5,182 | 31.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 189 | 1.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 966 | 5.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,297 | 7.79% |
| Associates Degree | 3,351 | 20.12% |
| Masters Degree | 984 | 5.91% |
| Professional Degree | 158 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 117 | 0.7% |
