US ZIP Code
00738

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👥 29,797 Population
💰 $25,365 Median HH Income
▼ 67% below avg
🎂 44.7 Median Age
🏠 $118,800 Median Home Value
▼ 57% below avg
🎓 47.6% College Grads
▲ 23% above avg
📊 18.0% Unemployment
▲ 267% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code00738
City
State ()
Area Code787/939
Elevation38 ft
Latitude18.304458
Longitude-65.698711
FIPS72053
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.2% (13,751) Female 53.9% (16,046) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.6%Hispanic: 99.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White0.6%
Hispanic99.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg Household Size2.44
Below Poverty40.6% ▲ 306% above avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment18.0% ▲ 267% above avg
No HS Diploma272 (1.4%)
HS Graduate6,513 (34.1%)
Some College949 (5%)
Associates2,268 (11.9%)
Bachelors2,644 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree6,454 (33.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 5%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College5.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
47%
$150k–200k
14%
$200k–300k
8%
$300k–500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,365 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Units17,735
Vacant Units5,599
Avg HH Size2.44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–50k
26%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
4%
$100k–150k
3%
$150k–200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units17,735
Vacant5,599
Owner Occupied69.5%
Renter Occupied30.6%
Avg HH Size2.44
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 00738 is in , .
ZIP code 00738 is located in ().
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The estimated population of ZIP code 00738 is 29,797 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 00738 is $25,365 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 00738 is $118,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 00738

ZIP code 00738 is located in , . With a population of 29,797, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 00738 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $25,365 is well below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 00738 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $617 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 00738 is primarily Hispanic (99.18%). Residents are well-educated — 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 40.6%.

The unemployment rate in 00738 stands at 18.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.

Overall, ZIP code 00738 in , is characterized as lower-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,797 residents, a median household income of $25,365, and a median home value of $118,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of .