ZIP Code 00976

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Trujillo Alto · Trujillo Alto County · Puerto Rico

Population
65,136

1,503/sq mi

Median income
$39,901

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,200

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.3%

Median age 45.2

Land area
43.4 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00976 in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico has a population of 65,136. The median household income is $39,901, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $163,200, 41% below the US average. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00976 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.4 square miles in Trujillo Alto, Trujillo Alto County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 65,136 residents, producing a population density of 1,503 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 00976 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00976 sits at $39,901 (53% above the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $23,458. The poverty rate stands at 29.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $163,200 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $640 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00976 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 00976 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 00976, Trujillo Alto, 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

65,136

Population

43.4

Area (sq mi)

1,503

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00976?

45.2

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 27.3%
African American 10.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%

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?

$39,901

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$23,458

Per Capita Income

29.3%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

27,904

Total Housing Units

24,648

Occupied Units

3,256

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$163,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$640

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00976 vs 00987 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00987 Carolina, PR 63,661 3.2 mi
00926 San Juan, PR 108,862 4.0 mi
00982 Carolina, PR 16,428 4.9 mi
00924 San Juan, PR 56,691 4.4 mi
00778 Gurabo, PR 45,429 5.3 mi
00983 Carolina, PR 39,234 5.6 mi
00729 Canovanas, PR 53,750 6.9 mi
00985 Carolina, PR 36,553 5.6 mi
00923 San Juan, PR 29,086 5.8 mi
00925 San Juan, PR 8,696 5.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00976 in?
ZIP code 00976 (Trujillo Alto) is located in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. Trujillo Alto Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/trujillo-alto-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00976?
ZIP code 00976 in Trujillo Alto, PR has a population of 65,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00976?
The median household income in ZIP 00976 is $39,901, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00976?
The median home value in ZIP 00976 is $163,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00976?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00976 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00976?
In ZIP code 00976, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 00976?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00976 is 31.6 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 00976?
In ZIP code 00976, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00976?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00976 is 29.3% 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 Trujillo Alto, 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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