00985 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00985 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00985 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00985 is 5.4%.
| Population | 32,265 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.49% |
| Population Density | 3,101 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,472 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,693 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 62.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.79% |
00985 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,783 | 24.88% |
| Black | 6,135 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 32,088 | 62.45% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 300 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00985 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.14% |
| Black | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2,796 | 99.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
00985 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 796 | 3.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,149 | 20.7% |
| High School Diploma | 6,562 | 32.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 463 | 2.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 679 | 3.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,189 | 15.91% |
| Associates Degree | 2,995 | 14.94% |
| Masters Degree | 1,010 | 5.04% |
| Professional Degree | 70 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 128 | 0.64% |
