00659 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00659 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00659 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00659 is 5.4%.
| Population | 37,066 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.43% |
| Population Density | 900 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,109 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $20,694 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.48% |
00659 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32,004 | 45.59% |
| Black | 792 | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 37,363 | 53.23% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00659 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16 | 0.49% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3,230 | 99.48% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00659 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 303 | 1.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,035 | 22.84% |
| High School Diploma | 5,191 | 29.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 270 | 1.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,023 | 5.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,837 | 16.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,822 | 15.98% |
| Masters Degree | 855 | 4.84% |
| Professional Degree | 107 | 0.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 221 | 1.25% |