ZIP Code 00782, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00782 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00782 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Barranquitas Municipio / Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,128. The land area covers 28.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,128 | ±477 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,879 | ±387 | 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 | 7,748 | ±338 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,879 | ±387 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,869 | ±271 |
| Median Home Value | $98,000 | ±$7,518 |
| Median Gross Rent | $491 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,896 | ±$1,399 |
| Per Capita Income | $11,266 | ±$1,012 |
| Poverty Rate | 53.6% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9,687 | ±1,002 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.9% | ±4.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,382 | ±638 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.5% | ±2.9% |
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 | 06-08 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAGUAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | TOA BAJA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | NARANJITO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | VEGA BAJA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SAN JUAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN JUAN, 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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D'Mart Institute
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | Carr 156 Km 17.3 Barrio Honduras, Barranquitas, PR, 00794 |
78726303531021
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MANUEL MARTORELL HOUSING LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 0.7 mi away | BARRIADA PASARELL 10TH. STREET, COMERIO, PR, 00782 |
(787) 875-3775
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
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College | 5.9 mi away | Bo Helechal Highway 156 Intersection 719, Barranquitas, PR, 00794 |
78785736002023
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CENTRO CIBERNÉTICO LAURA ARROYO TORRES
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 7 JOSE DE DIEGO STREET, COMERIO, PR, 00782 |
(787) 875-3445
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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
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College | 8.6 mi away | 205 Antonio R. Barcelo Ave., Cayey, PR, 00737-2230 |
7877382161
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LA JUNCIA LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 0.7 mi away | LA JUNCIA COMMUNITY CENTER, COMERIO, PR, 00782 | — |
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
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College | 9.0 mi away | 500 Dr. John Will Harris Street, Bayamon, PR, 00957-6257 |
78727919122085
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LA PRIETA LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 0.7 mi away | LA PRIETA COMMUNITY CENTER, COMERIO, PR, 00782 | — |
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry
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College | 9.0 mi away | 500 John Will Harris Avenue, Bayamon, PR, 00957 |
78776519151002
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LA PUNTILLA LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 0.7 mi away | LA PUNTILLA COMMUNITY CENTER, COMERIO, PR, 00782 | — |
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 AIBONITO 1 S, PR RQ, located 7.3 miles from ZCTA5 00782. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.8° | 61.9° | 67.8° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| February | 74.5° | 61.5° | 68.0° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| March | 75.8° | 61.7° | 68.8° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| April | 77.9° | 63.4° | 70.7° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.6° | 65.8° | 72.7° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 67.5° | 74.4° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 67.9° | 74.7° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.7° | 68.4° | 75.0° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 68.1° | 74.7° | 9.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.9° | 67.5° | 73.7° | 7.95" | 0.0" |
| November | 77.1° | 65.9° | 71.5° | 6.72" | 0.0" |
| December | 74.7° | 63.7° | 69.2° | 4.14" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comerío zona urbana | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Palomas comunidad | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Piñas comunidad | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Rodríguez Hevia comunidad | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Parcelas La Milagrosa comunidad | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Naranjito zona urbana | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00782. • 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.