00738 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00738 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00738 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00738 is 5.4%.
| Population | 30,093 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.45% |
| Population Density | 1,007 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,439 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $22,162 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 67.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.83% |
00738 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,208 | 27.09% |
| Black | 2,543 | 5.64% |
| Hispanic | 30,222 | 67.07% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00738 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.13% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,997 | 99.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
00738 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 556 | 3.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,826 | 21.94% |
| High School Diploma | 6,125 | 35.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 208 | 1.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 759 | 4.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,141 | 18.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,619 | 9.29% |
| Masters Degree | 1,010 | 5.79% |
| Professional Degree | 86 | 0.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 106 | 0.61% |