ZIP Code 00953

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Toa Alta · Toa Alta County · Puerto Rico

Population
73,014

1,056/sq mi

Median income
$36,099

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,700

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.5%

Median age 41.7

Land area
69.1 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00953 in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico has a population of 73,014. The median household income is $36,099, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $164,700, 41% below the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.1 square miles in Toa Alta, Toa Alta County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 73,014 residents, producing a population density of 1,056 people per square mile, and falls within the Puerto Rico time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 00953 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00953 sits at $36,099 (38% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $20,055. The poverty rate stands at 32.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $164,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $687 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 00953 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00953, Toa Alta, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

73,014

Population

69.1

Area (sq mi)

1,056

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00953?

41.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 19.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%

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?

$36,099

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$20,055

Per Capita Income

32.0%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

38.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

27,789

Total Housing Units

24,005

Occupied Units

3,784

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$164,700

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$687

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00953 vs 00957 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00957 Bayamon, PR 45,680 3.9 mi
00951 Toa Baja, PR 35 4.6 mi
00719 Naranjito, PR 30,990 5.1 mi
00949 Toa Baja, PR 82,278 5.3 mi
00646 Dorado, PR 38,199 5.4 mi
00950 Toa Baja, PR 9 6.9 mi
00959 Bayamon, PR 50,560 6.2 mi
00956 Bayamon, PR 79,304 5.8 mi
00961 Bayamon, PR 32,429 6.3 mi
00952 Sabana Seca, PR 10,008 6.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00953 in?
ZIP code 00953 (Toa Alta) is located in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. Toa Alta Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/toa-alta-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00953?
ZIP code 00953 in Toa Alta, PR has a population of 73,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00953?
The median household income in ZIP 00953 is $36,099, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00953?
The median home value in ZIP 00953 is $164,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00953 is Two or More Ethnicities at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00953?
In ZIP code 00953, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 00953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00953 is 38.4 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 00953?
In ZIP code 00953, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00953 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Toa Alta, PR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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