00953 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00953 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00953 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00953 is 5.4%.
| Population | 66,079 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.89% |
| Population Density | 2,313 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,765 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,459 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 57.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.88% |
00953 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 45,542 | 39.04% |
| Black | 4,219 | 3.62% |
| Hispanic | 66,777 | 57.25% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00953 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2 | 0.08% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,425 | 99.88% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00953 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 742 | 2.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,594 | 24.42% |
| High School Diploma | 9,120 | 25.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 422 | 1.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,672 | 4.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,573 | 18.68% |
| Associates Degree | 4,897 | 13.91% |
| Masters Degree | 2,498 | 7.1% |
| Professional Degree | 368 | 1.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 307 | 0.87% |
