00971 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00971 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00971 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00971 is 5.4%.
| Population | 26,430 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 238,519 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,963 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $26,849 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 64.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.91% |
00971 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,739 | 30.57% |
| Black | 1,922 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 26,971 | 64.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00971 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,107 | 99.91% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00971 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 149 | 1.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,126 | 22.88% |
| High School Diploma | 4,627 | 33.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 0.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 321 | 2.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,092 | 15.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,786 | 13.07% |
| Masters Degree | 869 | 6.36% |
| Professional Degree | 328 | 2.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 233 | 1.71% |