ZIP Code 00717 in Ponce, PR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ponce, Puerto Rico
Names to Avoid:
Bda Belgica, Bda Mariani, Bda Salazar, Bda Santa Rosa, Bo Caracoles, Bo Cuatro Calles, Bo San Anton, Ext Salazar, Repto Universitario, URB Buena Vista, URB Constancia, URB Constancia Gdns, URB El Bosque, URB Los Maestros, URB Mariani, URB Mercedita, URB Patio Laboy, URB Perla Del Sur, URB San Antonio, URB San Jorge, URB Santa Maria, URB Starlight, Villa Grillasca, Vista Alegre
County:Ponce County
Timezone:Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:8:31:01 PM
Population:14,199 [See All]
Area Codes:939 / 787
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:18.0004, -66.6147
Land Area:2.373 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 00717 has 14,199 residents and 6,479 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 46.2 years, slightly older than the state (45.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.1% male and 55.9% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.8%) and Other / Two or More Races (22.4%, much higher than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,199Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,651Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,681Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,983.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$13,282Source: Census ACS
Households:6,479Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$111,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.14Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.38Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--18,82118,61517,97218,17617,70417,95817,28516,65916,08615,11514,56815,02914,651
Decennial Census18,457------------------14,199------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.2

Male Median Age: 43.7

Female Median Age: 48.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male288306406420478384303314320376377389468417371246200197
Female243327374443554511422398415398514488600612504398369369
Total5316337808631,0328957257127357748918771,0681,029875644569566
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,45111.93%
Black:8043.91%
Hispanic:*14,03368.30%
Asian:140.07%
American Indian:650.32%
Hawaiian:10.00%
Other:3,17715.46%
Total:20,545100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,26044.09%43.7 years
Females:7,93955.91%48.9 years
Total:14,199100%46.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $13,282, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $814 (5.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,161. Family households earn a median of $23,173 versus $8,617 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,556). By gender, male median income is $30,412 and female is $27,406, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,006 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 36.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$14,096$14,178$12,407$11,692$11,664$11,597$11,269$12,251$12,121$11,838$12,228$14,164$13,282
Median Family Income$18,658$17,415$16,203$15,264$15,460$15,210$14,200$15,843$16,926$17,362$18,339$21,870$23,173
Median NonFamily Income$9,044$9,140$8,602$8,599$8,893$8,605$9,353$10,293$9,824$9,051$9,143$9,206$8,617
Median Male Income$19,913$18,445$18,950$18,960$20,886$21,693$24,842$25,946$25,892$25,158$24,798$28,994$30,412
Median Female Income$19,633$22,105$21,560$20,797$22,165$22,184$22,966$24,365$25,523$26,261$28,377$27,841$27,406
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,79629.66%
Unemployed:8186.39%
Not In Labor Force:8,18463.95%
Total:12,798100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,20931.85%
Service:1,22832.35%
Sales and Office:83822.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2185.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3037.98%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,796100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $111,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $3,200 (2.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,400. The median gross rent is $492, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $63 (14.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 48.99% (35.36% with a mortgage, 64.64% free-and-clear) and renters 51.01% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.80%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$107,800$112,200$113,100$110,300$108,400$105,700$103,900$105,500$102,600$105,200$105,100$110,300$111,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1,33539.43%
$500 to $999:1,21435.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:371.09%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:80.24%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:100.30%
No Rent:78223.10%
Total:3,386100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$429$427$404$379$337$320$276$261$288$314$297$417$492
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,15017.32%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,10231.67%
Renter Occupied:3,38651.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,638100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,63874.20%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,30825.80%
Total Housing Units:8,946100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,48361.29%
Multi-Family Units:3,42738.31%
Other Units:360.40%
Total Housing Units:8,946100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 27.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 75.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 46.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,96425.40%
Public Insurance:10,93870.09%
No Insurance:7034.50%
Total:15,605100%
Has Health Insurance:14,90295.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty47.4%50.3%54.3%56.5%55.6%55.9%56.7%55.1%53.0%52.7%49.7%47.8%46.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 00717 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 7,795 residential mailboxes and 1,104 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,795Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,104Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,385Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,665Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,932Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 00717 is located in Ponce County, Puerto Rico, within the Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38660). This Metro area has a population of 273,739 people, about 5.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 00717. It covers 2.373 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.062 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Ponce, PRSource: Census
CBSA Number:38660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:273,739Source: Census
MSA:Ponce, PR MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.373 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.062 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:7263820Source: Census
Place Name:Ponce zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


00718 | | 00716

Schools in ZIP Code 00717


We could not locate which school district 00717 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Abraham Lincoln 46 Calle Campeche Bda Belgica
Ponce, PR 00731
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Juan Cuevas Aboy Calle Eduardo Cuevas Urb Villa Grillasca
Ponce, PR 00731
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Hemeterio Colon Calle Concordia 8139
Ponce, PR 00731
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Ismael Maldonado Lugaro 4 Calles Bo San Anton
Ponce, PR 00731
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Ponce High School Calle Cristina #37
Ponce, PR 00733
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 00717


Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce 2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608
Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Type: Post Secondary
Nuc University - Ibc Technical Division - Ponce Calle Ferrocarril #709 Esquina Concordia
Ponce, PR 00717-5033
Type: Post Secondary
Ponce Health Sciences University 388 Calle Luis F. Sala
Ponce, PR 00716-2347
Type: Post Secondary
Academia Serrant Inc 7033 Mendez Vigo
Ponce, PR 00717-1250
Type: Post Secondary
Instituto Educativo Premier Calle Villa #123
Ponce, PR 00730
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Puerto Rico At Ponce 2151 Santiago De Los Caballeros Avenue
Ponce, PR 00716-9996
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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