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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 00728 has 36,675 residents and 13,574 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 43.6 years, slightly younger than the state (45.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (47.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.2%) and Other / Two or More Races (25.3%, much higher than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.2%, 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:	36,675Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	37,322Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	32,522Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,382.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$20,351Source: Census ACS

Households:	13,574Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$108,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	43,451	43,260	42,692	42,333	41,337	41,245	40,326	39,698	39,083	39,204	39,669	38,590	37,322
Decennial Census	44,908	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	36,675	--	--	--

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: 43.6

Male Median Age: 40.8

Female Median Age: 47.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	646	864	1,045	1,159	1,323	1,392	1,419	1,403	1,388	1,266	1,161	1,138	1,206	1,004	1,016	702	480	321
Female	546	838	901	989	1,087	892	972	1,025	1,115	1,133	1,190	1,392	1,339	1,207	1,237	828	575	476
Total	1,192	1,702	1,946	2,148	2,410	2,284	2,391	2,428	2,503	2,399	2,351	2,530	2,545	2,211	2,253	1,530	1,055	797

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,765	13.98%
Black:	1,854	3.34%
Hispanic:*	36,369	65.49%
Asian:	47	0.08%
American Indian:	208	0.37%
Hawaiian:	2	0.00%
Other:	9,285	16.72%
Total:	55,530	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	18,933	51.62%	40.8 years
Females:	17,742	48.38%	47.3 years
Total:	36,675	100%	43.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	0	0%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	0%
Total Population:	0	100%
Total Native Population:	0	0%
Total Foreign-born Population:	0	0%

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 $20,351, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $1,662 (8.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,011. Family households earn a median of $24,656 versus $14,615 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,041). By gender, male median income is $27,796 and female is $26,399, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,397 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.1%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$18,689	$18,849	$18,637	$17,689	$16,949	$18,099	$18,097	$19,047	$19,340	$20,131	$20,542	$21,239	$20,351
Median Family Income	$21,170	$21,209	$20,796	$20,244	$19,188	$20,788	$20,934	$22,010	$22,100	$22,399	$22,951	$24,634	$24,656
Median NonFamily Income	$9,481	$10,243	$10,782	$11,010	$10,903	$11,243	$11,904	$12,608	$12,485	$13,477	$14,244	$14,630	$14,615
Median Male Income	$21,313	$20,730	$20,506	$20,173	$20,516	$20,308	$20,787	$20,130	$20,797	$22,615	$24,375	$26,416	$27,796
Median Female Income	$20,523	$20,815	$21,535	$22,239	$21,206	$21,275	$21,533	$20,440	$20,960	$21,358	$23,759	$25,094	$26,399

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,081	32.46%
Unemployed:	1,011	3.26%
Not In Labor Force:	19,961	64.28%
Total:	31,053	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,539	35.11%
Service:	1,954	19.38%
Sales and Office:	2,653	26.32%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	743	7.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,192	11.82%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,081	100%

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 $108,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $1,400 (1.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,000. The median gross rent is $517, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $81 (18.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $107. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.13% (26.49% with a mortgage, 73.51% free-and-clear) and renters 24.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.15%, which is considerably higher than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$107,100	$109,800	$108,400	$107,600	$100,700	$99,000	$97,100	$98,200	$98,500	$99,600	$99,400	$105,900	$108,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,407	42.68%
$500 to $999:	1,213	36.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:	148	4.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:	55	1.67%
$2,000 to $2,499:	29	0.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:	11	0.33%
$3,000 or more:	28	0.85%
No Rent:	406	12.31%
Total:	3,297	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$436	$454	$477	$472	$461	$465	$428	$405	$410	$414	$431	$489	$517

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,639	19.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	7,323	55.23%
Renter Occupied:	3,297	24.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,259	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,259	83.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,554	16.15%
Total Housing Units:	15,813	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	14,098	89.15%
Multi-Family Units:	1,666	10.54%
Other Units:	49	0.31%
Total Housing Units:	15,813	100%

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 4.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 30.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 70.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 49.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	0	0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	0	0%
Some college, no degree:	0	0%
Associate's degree:	0	0%
Bachelor's degree:	0	0%
Graduate or professional degree:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
High school or higher:	0	0%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	0	0%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	10,681	29.12%
Public Insurance:	24,411	66.55%
No Insurance:	1,590	4.33%
Total:	36,682	100%
Has Health Insurance:	35,092	95.67%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	45.1%	45.3%	47.1%	47.9%	48.8%	45.2%	45.2%	45.1%	46.0%	45.3%	47.3%	48.3%	49.8%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0%
Kindergarten:	0	0%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0%
College or graduate school:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Ponce, Puerto Rico
Names to Avoid:	Bda Baldorioty, Bo Magueyes, Bosque Senorial, Brisas Del Mar, Comunidad Punta Diamante, Ext Jard Del Caribe, Ext Las Delicias 2, Ext Punto Oro, Ext Villa Paraiso, Hacienda La Matilde, Hacienda Las Lomas, Jard Del Caribe 5, Parc El Tuque, Parc Magueyes, Parc Nueva Vida, Parc Nuevas Magueyes, Parc Quebrada Limon, Qtas Del Sur, Res Canas Housing, Res Perla Del Bucana, Sect La Cotorra, Sect Las Batatas, Sect Las Cucharas, Sect Playita, URB Baldorioty, URB Baramaya, URB Bello Horizonte, URB Canas, URB Casa Mia, URB La Providencia, URB Las Delicias, URB Las Margaritas, URB Morell Campos, URB Punto Oro, URB Rio Canas, URB San Antonio, URB San Jose, Valle Altamira, Valle De Andalucia, Valle Del Rey, Villa Delicias, Villa Rio Canas
County:	Ponce County
Timezone:	Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:	8:31:19 PM
Population:	36,675 [See All]
Area Codes:	939 / 787
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	18.0192, -66.6534
Land Area:	15.397 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/00728/zip-code-00728.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	13,114Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	319Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,027Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,056Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,416Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:	0Source: CBP

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:	15.397 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	8.347 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

ZIP Code 00728 in Ponce, PR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 00728

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 00728

Sources & References