00979 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00979 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00979 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00979 is 5.4%.
| Population | 16,890 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.88% |
| Population Density | 3,353 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,374 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,503 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 61.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.66% |
00979 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,078 | 30.06% |
| Black | 1,883 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic | 16,519 | 61.48% |
| Asian | 211 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 179 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00979 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.34% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,164 | 99.66% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00979 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 254 | 2.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,557 | 32.5% |
| High School Diploma | 1,905 | 17.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 156 | 1.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 192 | 1.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,802 | 16.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,188 | 10.86% |
| Masters Degree | 1,070 | 9.78% |
| Professional Degree | 485 | 4.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 335 | 3.06% |