00617 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00617 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00617 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00617 is 5.4%.
| Population | 22,573 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.96% |
| Population Density | 891 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,046 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $19,048 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 63.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.95% |
00617 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,622 | 32.68% |
| Black | 930 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 22,647 | 63.68% |
| Asian | 323 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00617 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,083 | 99.95% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00617 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 254 | 2.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,980 | 18.53% |
| High School Diploma | 4,804 | 44.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 85 | 0.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 308 | 2.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,552 | 14.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,248 | 11.68% |
| Masters Degree | 388 | 3.63% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 0.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43 | 0.4% |