00638 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00638 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00638 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00638 is 5.4%.
| Population | 17,605 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.83% |
| Population Density | 264 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,668 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $18,968 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 57.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.85% |
00638 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,140 | 39.95% |
| Black | 409 | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 17,545 | 57.74% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 219 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00638 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3 | 0.15% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,006 | 99.85% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00638 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 146 | 2.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 996 | 14.03% |
| High School Diploma | 3,250 | 45.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 162 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 217 | 3.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,089 | 15.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,082 | 15.24% |
| Masters Degree | 141 | 1.99% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 0.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
