00716 ZIP Code – Ponce, Puerto Rico
00716 is a large ZIP code in Ponce, Puerto Rico, part of Ponce Municipio with a population of approximately 27,166 residents. The median household income is $20,184 — near the Puerto Rico average and well below the national average. The median home value of $121,200 is well below the national average, with 61.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $481 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 25% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 11.7%, well above the national average. An estimated 49.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 35.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 44.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 00717, 00715, 00730.
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ZIP 00716 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00716 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $20k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $481 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.7% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 49.1% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.8% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00717 – Ponce
- 00715 – Mercedita
- 00730 – Ponce
- 00728 – Ponce
- 00731 – Ponce
- 00780 – Coto Laurel
- 00795 – Juana Diaz
- 00624 – Penuelas
- 00656 – Guayanilla
- 00766 – Villalba
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00717 | PONCE | 15,029 | $14,164 |
| 00715 | MERCEDITA | 2,040 | $16,250 |
| 00730 | PONCE | 32,267 | $17,517 |
| 00728 | PONCE | 38,590 | $21,239 |
| 00731 | PONCE | 10,473 | $16,944 |