ZIP Code 00949, Puerto Rico
ZIP Code 00949 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 00949 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Cataño Municipio / Toa Alta Municipio / Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 65,867. The land area covers 20.60 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,867 | ±1,399 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 26,989 | ±616 | 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 | 32,511 | ±707 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,989 | ±616 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,522 | ±398 |
| Median Home Value | $152,300 | ±$2,630 |
| Median Gross Rent | $721 | ±$26 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,563 | ±$2,050 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,992 | ±$768 |
| Poverty Rate | 31% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 20,330 | ±1,430 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 28,715 | ±1,060 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±1.2% |
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 | KG-05 | SAN JUAN, 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 |
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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Automeca Technical College-Bayamon
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College Vocational | 3.1 mi away | Carr.No.2 Km14.0 Hato Tejas, Bayamon, PR, 00961 |
787779616183
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TOA ALTA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (EVARISTO IZCOA DIAZ)
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 1 ADELA ROLON STREET, TOA ALTA, PR, 00953 |
(787) 870-0472
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Universidad Central de Bayamon
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College | 3.2 mi away | Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas, Bayamón, PR, 00960-1725 |
78778630302100
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THE JANE STERN DORADO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 331 MENDEZ VIGO AVE., DORADO, PR, 00646 |
(787) 796-3675
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American Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | Ave Castiglioni U-27, Bayamon Gardens, Bayamon, PR, 00957-0000 |
7877995060
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BAYAMÓN MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (DRA. PILAR BARBOSA)
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Library | 4.4 mi away | DEL PARQUE STREET & DEGETAU CORNER, BAYAMÓN, PR, 00960 |
(787) 787-5161
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Professional Technical Institution
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | Calle Comerio Final Km. 20.5 Bo. La Aldea, Bayamon, PR, 00959 |
7877406810
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CATAÑO PUBLIC LIBRARY (ALBERTO DAVILA FUERTES)
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 165 LAS NEREIDAS AVE., CATAÑO, PR, 00962 |
(787) 788-0404
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Caribbean University-Bayamon
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College | 4.3 mi away | 167 Ave. Km 21.2, Bayamon, PR, 00960-0493 |
787780007051001
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NARANJITO PUBLIC MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (EUFEMIO MORALES AYALA)
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 136 GEORGETTI ST., NARANJITO, PR, 00719 |
(787) 869-5154
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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 TOA BAJA LEVITTOWN, PR RQ, located 4.3 miles from ZCTA5 00949. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82.4° | 69.5° | 76.0° | 4.76" | — |
| February | 82.9° | 69.3° | 76.1° | 3.36" | — |
| March | 83.9° | 69.9° | 76.9° | 3.48" | — |
| April | 85.5° | 71.9° | 78.7° | 5.64" | — |
| May | 86.8° | 73.9° | 80.3° | 6.98" | — |
| June | 88.5° | 75.7° | 82.1° | 5.29" | — |
| July | 88.0° | 75.5° | 81.7° | 7.09" | — |
| August | 88.5° | 76.3° | 82.4° | 7.73" | — |
| September | 88.9° | 75.2° | 82.1° | 8.12" | — |
| October | 88.4° | 74.8° | 81.6° | 7.12" | — |
| November | 85.5° | 72.6° | 79.1° | 9.76" | — |
| December | 83.3° | 70.6° | 76.9° | 6.04" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria comunidad | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Candelaria Arenas comunidad | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Campanilla comunidad | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Villa Esperanza comunidad | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Villa Quintero comunidad | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Brisas del Campanero comunidad | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 00949. • 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.