00966 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 00966, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

00966 is a zip code in Bayamón Municipio, Guaynabo Municipio, and San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico, which covers Juan Sánchez barrio, Frailes barrio, Pueblo Viejo barrio, Gobernador Piñero barrio, and Monacillo Urbano barrio, with a total population of 15,737 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 00966 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 00966.

The estimated population of people living in 00966 is 15,737, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 00966 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,737
+3.95%
-2.67%
2020
15,139
 -0.75% -
2019
15,254
 -2.9% -
2018
15,710
 -2.84% -
2017
16,169
 - -

Population of 00966 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 00966 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
1.9%
1.1%
 +72.73%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
97.8%
98.9%
 -1.11%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 00966 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 00966 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 00966 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 00966 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 +3.35% 43.7 +2.58% 53 +3.11%
2020 47.7 +1.06% 42.6 +7.04% 51.4 -1.15%
2019 47.2 +6.55% 39.8 +6.42% 52 +5.91%
2018 44.3 -2.21% 37.4 -4.59% 49.1 +0.61%
2017 45.3 - 39.2 - 48.8 -

The median age of the 00966 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 00966 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 841 -27.48% 652 -13.99% 613 535
10 to 19 966 +18.32% 643 +8.96% 1,123 694
20 to 29 1,035 -2.99% 1,003 -2.11% 983 963
30 to 39 1,105 -43.99% 1,061 -6.93% 657 965
40 to 49 745 +12.77% 1,126 -43.44% 818 709
50 to 59 972 +12.97% 1,159 +2.29% 1,085 1,185
60 to 69 975 +4.53% 1,328 +1.89% 1,015 1,329
70+ 969 +10.86% 1,589 +23.8% 1,067 1,996

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 00966 zip code is $50,154.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 00966.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,858.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,103.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,242.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 00966 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 00966, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 00966 is currently $80,487.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.55% of households in 00966 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 00966 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 00966 is $32,222.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 00966 by the total population of 00966.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 00966 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 00966 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    61.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 00966 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 00966 zip over the age of 16 is 13,331.

Of those people, a total of 50.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 00966 is 44.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 00966 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 559 6.80% 71.10%
20 to 24 years 1,041 48.20% 52.80%
25 to 29 years 905 52.00% 14.00%
30 to 34 years 662 78.20% 8.30%
35 to 44 years 1,585 85.90% 11.00%
45 to 54 years 2,108 80.70% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 1,064 71.70% 12.80%
60 to 64 years 1,097 59.40% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 2,234 24.90% 2.90%
75 years and over 2,076 7.90% 11.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 00966. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,314 51.10% 7.40%
Black or African American 488 46.70% 20.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 42 66.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,454 61.10% 35.80%
Two or more races 4,033 45.80% 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 12,986 49.60% 12.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 302 87.40% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 00966 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 00966 is 5,950, with median earnings of $36,565.00.

Women in 00966 are earning approximately 53.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,950 $36,565.00
Male 3,124 $46,677.00
Female 2,826 $25,135.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 00966 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,069 $58,295.00
Business and Financial 770 $35,805.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $56,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 223 $47,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 90 $33,684.00
Community and Social Service 93 $42,886.00
Legal 465 $62,796.00
Educational and Library 326 $25,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 334 $17,054.00
Healthcare Practitioners 415 $54,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $0.00
Law Enforcement 59 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 133 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $11,875.00
Sales 729 $39,907.00
Office and Administrative Support 598 $24,800.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $20,538.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00
Production 33 $23,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 127 $16,181.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 00966 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 00966.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 558 $61,023.00 511 $53,346.00
Business and Financial 412 $35,278.00 358 $43,800.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $56,375.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $56,250.00 73 $42,122.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $34,063.00 39 $0.00
Community and Social Service 82 $43,136.00 11 $0.00
Legal 271 $64,441.00 194 $29,833.00
Educational and Library 149 $71,068.00 177 $23,549.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $58,900.00 204 $13,095.00
Healthcare Practitioners 194 $108,919.00 221 $11,597.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 45 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 16 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $2,499.00 51 $15,568.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 63 $7,063.00
Sales 391 $56,925.00 338 $22,019.00
Office and Administrative Support 163 $31,385.00 435 $20,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 112 $20,833.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 21 $0.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $17,431.00 40 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,976 households in 00966, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,595 families living in the 00966 zip code with an average family size of 3.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 00966:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,449 208 938 2,381
Average Household Size 3.48 3.61 3.91 1.12
Total Families 2,449 208 938 0
Average Household Size 3.48 3.38 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 3,595 families living in 00966, 17.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 00966:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,714 housing units in 00966.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,976 77.47%
Vacant 1,738 22.53%

15.43% of the total 7,714 housing units in 00966 are rental units. This is approximately 1,190 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,361 are occupied by the owner - or 56.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 00966 is $951.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 00966 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    425
  • Less than $500
    295
  • $500 to $999
    367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    312
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    124
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    29
  • $3,000 or more
    42

Property Value

The median value of a property in 00966 is $243,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 00966 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    116
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    267
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    636
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    815
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    979
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,007
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    376
  • $1,000,000 or more
    165

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 00966. The chart below shows the number of properties in 00966 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    43
  • 1940 to 1949
    162
  • 1950 to 1959
    588
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,512
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,358
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,520
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,055
  • 2000 to 2009
    418
  • 2010 to 2013
    58
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 00966 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    727
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,146
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,009
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,094

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 00966 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 00966 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 00966.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    348
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    550
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,121
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    972
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    161
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    957
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    217
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    111
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    392
  • 90 or more minutes
    123

Summary

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