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Gurabo, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00778

Gurabo County, Puerto Rico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

45,429
592/sq mi
$42,178
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gurabo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
592
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00778 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gurabo, Gurabo County, Puerto Rico, with 45,429 residents across 76.8 square miles, a density of 592 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00778 reports a modest median household income of $42,178 (62% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $25,845. Poverty here runs at 29.1%, with unemployment measured at 10.3%. Median home value sits at $158,500 (15% above the state average), median rent at $678 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 00778 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00778, Gurabo, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

45,429

Population

76.8

Area (sq mi)

592

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00778?

42.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 23.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$42,178

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$25,845

Per Capita Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00778 ranks nationally

Gurabo, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,178 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,992

Total Housing Units

15,836

Occupied Units

2,156

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$158,500

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$678

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00778 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 00778 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 00778 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 00778 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
00976 Trujillo Alto, PR 65,136 5.3 mi
00725 Caguas, PR 89,374 5.2 mi
00777 Juncos, PR 40,684 5.4 mi
00987 Carolina, PR 63,661 5.8 mi
00754 San Lorenzo, PR 40,828 8.1 mi
00727 Caguas, PR 58,382 7.0 mi
00926 San Juan, PR 108,862 7.5 mi
00982 Carolina, PR 16,428 10.2 mi
00729 Canovanas, PR 53,750 7.6 mi
00924 San Juan, PR 56,691 9.6 mi

Related Areas

Gurabo County Gurabo, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00778 in? ▼
ZIP code 00778 (Gurabo) is located in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Gurabo Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gurabo-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00778? ▼
ZIP code 00778 in Gurabo, PR has a population of 45,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00778 is $42,178, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00778 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00778 is Two or More Ethnicities at 39.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00778? ▼
In ZIP code 00778, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 00778? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00778 is 36.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00778? ▼
In ZIP code 00778, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00778 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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