US ZIP Code
00979

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👥 15,597 Population
💰 $35,521 Median HH Income
▼ 53% below avg
🎂 54.0 Median Age
🏠 $189,100 Median Home Value
▼ 32% below avg
🎓 65.2% College Grads
▲ 68% above avg
📊 10.5% Unemployment
▲ 114% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code00979
City
State ()
Area Code787
Elevation9 ft
Latitude18.438359
Longitude-65.999169
FIPS72031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.8% (7,604) Female 51.3% (7,993) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.9%Hispanic: 95.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White2.9%
Hispanic95.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg Household Size1.90
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads65.2% ▲ 68% above avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,995 (17.3%)
Some College369 (3.2%)
Associates1,558 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,574 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree5,937 (51.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 51.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad17.3%
Some College3.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate51.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
19%
$200k–300k
16%
$300k–500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,521 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$189,100 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$990/mo
Total Units12,140
Vacant Units3,939
Avg HH Size1.90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–50k
24%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
7%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units12,140
Vacant3,939
Owner Occupied65.0%
Renter Occupied35.0%
Avg HH Size1.90
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 00979 is in , .
ZIP code 00979 is located in ().
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The estimated population of ZIP code 00979 is 15,597 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 00979 is $35,521 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 00979 is $189,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 00979

ZIP code 00979 is located in , . With a population of 15,597, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54 years. Economically, 00979 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $35,521 is well below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 00979 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $990 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 00979 is primarily Hispanic (95.27%). Residents are highly educated — 65.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.1%.

The unemployment rate in 00979 stands at 10.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.

Overall, ZIP code 00979 in , is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,597 residents, a median household income of $35,521, and a median home value of $189,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of .