ZIP Code 00786 in La Plata, PR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:La Plata, Puerto Rico
County:Aibonito County
Timezone:Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:8:32:25 PM
Population:273 [See All]
Area Codes:787 / 939
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:18.1564, -66.2336
Land Area:1.764 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 00786 has 273 residents and 100 households (average 2.73 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 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (100.0%) and White (34.4%, much higher than the state average of 17.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0%, 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:273Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:135Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:154.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:100Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.12Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--346386335327288287249348360292151154135
Decennial Census357------------------273------
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: 46.3

Female Median Age: 42

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male523621791110414910113861
Female892921102886712710111110
Total131151523271119181021211721149711
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9420.30%
Black:61.30%
Hispanic:*27358.96%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.22%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:8919.22%
Total:463100%
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:13147.99%46.3 years
Females:14252.01%42.0 years
Total:273100%43.6 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 $0, which is far less than the state median ($25,096), is down $21,625 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,552. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($27,786), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 32.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (12.1%). The largest occupation group is Production (59.1%).

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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$21,625$23,214$22,656$21,167$17,039$0$0$0$37,552$38,798$0$0$0
Median Family Income$30,536$31,518$32,708$23,929$21,397$0$0$0$37,552$38,798$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$15,104$16,422$17,250$16,429$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$20,385$20,250$21,696$20,625$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$21,985$21,172$21,016$21,083$0$24,704$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
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:4432.59%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:9167.41%
Total:135100%
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:00.00%
Service:1840.91%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2659.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:44100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($124,600), is down $90,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($562), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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$90,300$112,500$136,500$155,400$160,400$96,700$88,400$95,700$103,000$111,600$0$44,400$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):73100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:73100%

Occupied Housing Units:7375.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2424.74%
Total Housing Units:97100%
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:97100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:97100%
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 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (38.20%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. 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:6346.67%
Public Insurance:7253.33%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:135100%
Has Health Insurance:135100.00%
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 Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%22.7%25.0%25.0%17.3%20.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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


ZIP Code 00786 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:218Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: 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 00786 is located in Aibonito County, Puerto Rico, within the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41980). This Metro area has a population of 2,063,795 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 00786. It covers 1.764 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PRSource: Census
CBSA Number:41980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,063,795Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1.764 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


00791 | | 00785

Schools in ZIP Code 00786


We could not locate which school district 00786 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.

Su Carmen Zenaida Vega (La Plata) Carr 723 Ramal 728 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo. La Plata
Aibonito, PR 00705
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Rabanal Carr 722 Bo Rabanal
Aibonito, PR 00705
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Bonifacio Sanchez Jimenez (Gandara) Calle San Jose 119
Aibonito, PR 00705
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Federico Degetau II Calle San Jose Esq. Ignacio Lopez
Aibonito, PR 00705
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby
Dr. Jose N. Gandara 315 Calle Degetau Sur
Aibonito, PR 00705
District: Puerto Rico Department of EducationNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 00786


D'mart Institute Urb. San Cristobal #12 Calle B Km 17.3 Bo. Honduras
Barranquitas, PR 00794
Type: Post Secondary
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Bo Helechal Highway 156 Intersection 719
Barranquitas, PR 00794
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Puerto Rico-Cayey 205 Antonio R. Barcelo Ave.
Cayey, PR 00737-2230
Type: Post Secondary
Liberty Junior College Carr. 735 Km 0.5
Cayey, PR 00737
Type: Post Secondary
Educational Technical College-Recinto De Coamo Calle Baldorioty #16
Coamo, PR 00769
Type: Post Secondary
San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Carretera 172 Urb. Turabo Gardens
Caguas, PR 00725-4968
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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