00698 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00698 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00698 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00698 is 5.4%.
| Population | 33,506 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.27% |
| Population Density | 490 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,997 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $16,403 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 56.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.98% |
00698 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,237 | 40.93% |
| Black | 1,281 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 33,653 | 56.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00698 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 4,010 | 99.98% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00698 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 547 | 3.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,856 | 21.94% |
| High School Diploma | 6,933 | 39.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 468 | 2.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 568 | 3.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,618 | 14.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,768 | 10.06% |
| Masters Degree | 552 | 3.14% |
| Professional Degree | 166 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 97 | 0.55% |
