00917 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00917 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00917 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00917 is 5.4%.
| Population | 18,544 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.03% |
| Population Density | 14,193 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,457 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $16,277 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 63.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 100% |
00917 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,431 | 29.36% |
| Black | 1,860 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 18,333 | 63.83% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.08% |
00917 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00917 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 296 | 2.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,227 | 20.79% |
| High School Diploma | 3,073 | 28.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 311 | 2.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 506 | 4.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,534 | 14.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,699 | 15.86% |
| Masters Degree | 492 | 4.59% |
| Professional Degree | 423 | 3.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 152 | 1.42% |
