00715 ZIP Code – Mercedita, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00715 is a small ZIP code located in Mercedita, Puerto Rico, within Ponce Municipio with a population of approximately 2,040 residents. At $16,250, the median household income here runs below the Puerto Rico average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $79,400 is well below the national average, with 76.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $609 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. About 66.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 54.6, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 00716, 00717, 00730.
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ZIP 00715 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00715 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,040 | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $16k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $79k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $609 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.6 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 66.4% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.2% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00716 – Ponce
- 00717 – Ponce
- 00730 – Ponce
- 00795 – Juana Diaz
- 00728 – Ponce
- 00780 – Coto Laurel
- 00731 – Ponce
- 00757 – Santa Isabel
- 00624 – Penuelas
- 00766 – Villalba
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00716 | PONCE | 27,166 | $20,184 |
| 00717 | PONCE | 15,029 | $14,164 |
| 00730 | PONCE | 32,267 | $17,517 |
| 00795 | JUANA DIAZ | 42,900 | $22,579 |
| 00728 | PONCE | 38,590 | $21,239 |