00959 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00959 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00959 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00959 is 5.4%.
| Population | 47,721 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.14% |
| Population Density | 8,235 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,145 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $30,418 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 5.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.82% |
00959 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,350 | 31.32% |
| Black | 4,250 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 46,852 | 62.84% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00959 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3 | 0.13% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,244 | 99.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00959 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,016 | 3.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,103 | 26.71% |
| High School Diploma | 4,372 | 16.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 636 | 2.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,047 | 7.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,320 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 3,323 | 12.49% |
| Masters Degree | 1,914 | 7.2% |
| Professional Degree | 571 | 2.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 294 | 1.11% |
