00961 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00961 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00961 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00961 is 5.4%.
| Population | 29,271 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.56% |
| Population Density | 5,154 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,434 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,346 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 62.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.87% |
00961 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,784 | 32.32% |
| Black | 2,317 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 30,661 | 62.79% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00961 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 744 | 99.87% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00961 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 720 | 3.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,360 | 28.88% |
| High School Diploma | 2,429 | 13.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 324 | 1.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,905 | 10.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,265 | 17.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,353 | 12.68% |
| Masters Degree | 1,641 | 8.84% |
| Professional Degree | 497 | 2.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 67 | 0.36% |
