00782 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00782 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00782 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00782 is 5.4%.
| Population | 18,639 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.57% |
| Population Density | 654 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,711 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $14,978 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.14% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.91% |
00782 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,140 | 35.36% |
| Black | 1,734 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 18,630 | 59.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00782 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2 | 0.09% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,236 | 99.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00782 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 212 | 2.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,380 | 18.45% |
| High School Diploma | 1,696 | 22.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 166 | 2.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,495 | 19.99% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,007 | 13.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,118 | 14.95% |
| Masters Degree | 392 | 5.24% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 0.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |