00949 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00949 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00949 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00949 is 5.4%.
| Population | 68,031 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.25% |
| Population Density | 3,410 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 27,566 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,319 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 61.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.89% |
00949 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,394 | 33.2% |
| Black | 5,876 | 5.22% |
| Hispanic | 69,114 | 61.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 256 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00949 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.11% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3,568 | 99.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00949 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,134 | 2.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,229 | 22.04% |
| High School Diploma | 11,512 | 27.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 615 | 1.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 3,597 | 8.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,548 | 18.02% |
| Associates Degree | 5,660 | 13.52% |
| Masters Degree | 1,990 | 4.75% |
| Professional Degree | 467 | 1.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 126 | 0.3% |
