00728 ZIP Code – Ponce, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00728 is a large ZIP code located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, within Ponce Municipio with a population of approximately 38,590 residents. The median household income is $21,239 — near the Puerto Rico average and well below the national average. Median home values of $105,900 are well below the national average, with 75.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $489 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
At 9.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 51.7% is well above the U.S. average. About 28.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 39.8, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 00717, 00716, 00730.
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ZIP 00728 vs. Puerto Rico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 00728 | PR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38k | 25k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $21k | $23k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $105k | $127k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $489 | $552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 51.7% | 43.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.4% | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 00717 – Ponce
- 00716 – Ponce
- 00730 – Ponce
- 00624 – Penuelas
- 00715 – Mercedita
- 00731 – Ponce
- 00656 – Guayanilla
- 00780 – Coto Laurel
- 00795 – Juana Diaz
- 00698 – Yauco
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00717 | PONCE | 15,029 | $14,164 |
| 00716 | PONCE | 27,166 | $20,184 |
| 00730 | PONCE | 32,267 | $17,517 |
| 00624 | PENUELAS | 21,648 | $20,101 |
| 00715 | MERCEDITA | 2,040 | $16,250 |