ZIP Code 00766, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00766 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00766 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Orocovis Municipio / Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,572. The land area covers 38.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,572 | ±26 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,467 | ±420 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,381 | ±334 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,467 | ±420 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 | ±271 |
| Median Home Value | $104,000 | ±$5,770 |
| Median Gross Rent | $517 | ±$133 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,234 | ±$2,432 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,358 | ±$1,192 |
| Poverty Rate | 38.9% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8,361 | ±1,015 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,743 | ±536 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | NARANJITO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SANTA ISABEL, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | JAYUYA, PR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba
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College | 2.6 mi away | Road #149, Km. 54.2 Barrio Villalba Arriba, Villalba, PR, 00766-2353 |
78758800036001
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COTO LAUREL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | LOS SANTOS STREET CORNER 14STREET, PONCE, PR, 00780 |
(787) 848-2990
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Dewey University-Juana Díaz
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College | 5.6 mi away | Bo. Lomas, Road 149, Km. 67.02, Juana Diaz, PR, 00910 |
78771089990
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RAICES EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL CENTER
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Library | 7.5 mi away | BARRIO REAL ANON, CARR 511 KM 13.6, PONCE, PR, 00780 |
(787) 844-4500
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Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 101 Carr 592, Juana Diaz, PR, 00795 |
78783703030
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BIBLIOTECA COMUNIDAD VILLA CAÑONA
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Library | 9.9 mi away | CENTRO COMUNAL SECTOR VILLA CAÑONA, LOÍZA, PR, 00772 |
(787) 876-5120
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
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College | 11.0 mi away | 104 Turpeaux Industrial Park Rd1, Mercedita, PR, 00715-1602 |
78728419122054
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CENTRO DE BENDICIÓN COMMUNITY LIBRARY (CARMEN M. COLÓN)
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 236-B 37TH. STREET PARCELAS FALÚ, RÍO PIEDRAS, PR, 00924 |
(787) 756-5462
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Ponce Health Sciences University-East
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College | 11.5 mi away | Urb Villa Flores Calle Acacia #1213, Ponce, PR, 00731-0000 |
7878402575
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JAYUYA PUBLIC LIBRARY (NEMESIO R. CANALES)
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 86 GUILLERMO ESTEVES ST., JAYUYA, PR, 00664 |
(787) 828-4515
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PONCE 4 E, PR RQ, located 8.0 miles from ZCTA5 00766. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.8° | 62.5° | 75.1° | 0.73" | 0.0" |
| February | 87.7° | 62.1° | 74.9° | 1.21" | 0.0" |
| March | 87.6° | 62.5° | 75.0° | 1.87" | 0.0" |
| April | 88.8° | 64.6° | 76.7° | 2.26" | 0.0" |
| May | 89.5° | 67.0° | 78.3° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 91.2° | 69.2° | 80.2° | 2.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.5° | 69.1° | 80.3° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.8° | 69.3° | 80.5° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 91.4° | 68.7° | 80.0° | 6.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 90.8° | 67.9° | 79.4° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 89.8° | 66.0° | 77.9° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| December | 88.4° | 63.5° | 75.9° | 1.45" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villalba zona urbana | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Guayabal comunidad | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Juana Díaz zona urbana | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Luis Lloréns Torres comunidad | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Río Cañas Abajo comunidad | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Los Llanos comunidad | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00766. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.