00782 ZIP Code — Comerio, PR

Comerio County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00782 is located in Comerio, Puerto Rico, within Comerio County. It covers approximately 27.98 square miles and serves a population of 18,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00782

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $16,221. Poverty affects 53% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 63% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00782 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,639

population

27.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00782 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00782

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00782. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Comerio	Preferred
Comerio	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00719 Naranjito (4.1 mi) 00739 Cidra (5.5 mi) 00794 Barranquitas (6 mi) 00703 Aguas Buenas (6.5 mi) 00705 Aibonito (6.7 mi) 00783 Corozal (9.1 mi) 00953 Toa Alta (9.5 mi) 00971 Guaynabo (10 mi) 00969 Guaynabo (10.2 mi) 00736 Cayey (10.7 mi) 00727 Caguas (10.8 mi) 00725 Caguas (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,639
Population density	666 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	27.98 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	18.2250
Longitude	-66.2198
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	92.5%	92.5%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	6.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	0.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

18,639

Population

666

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$16,221

Median household income

$9,742

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$474

Median monthly rent

55.5%

Home ownership

53.3%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

4,792

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

275

Under 5

276

414

5–9

415

653

10–14

655

719

15–19

722

464

20–24

466

1,387

25–34

1,392

1,218

35–44

1,222

1,124

45–54

1,128

686

55–59

689

610

60–64

612

891

65–74

894

559

75–84

562

302

85+

304

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,455	18.5%
18 and over	15,184	81.5%
65 and over	3,512	18.8%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.2%

Hispanic or Latino 29.5%

Two or more races 24.7%

Other race 5.9%

Black or African American 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	9,031	34.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7,790	29.5%
Two or more races	6,536	24.7%
Other race	1,549	5.9%
Black or African American	1,523	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	92.5%	92.5%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	6.8%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	0.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 29.2%

$10k–$15k 16.8%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	29.2%
$10k–$15k	16.8%
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	1.5%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
Median income	$16,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 37.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$474
Owner occupied	55.5%
Renter occupied	44.5%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.8%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	94.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	0.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 18.8%

Public administration 11.1%

Construction 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 53.3%

Under 18 years 67.1%

18 and over 50.2%

Married-couple families 42.6%

Female-led households 70.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	62.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.3%
Public insurance	76.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	0	0.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	0	0.0%
Born in same state	0	0.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 00782

What city is ZIP code 00782 in?

ZIP code 00782 is primarily assigned to Comerio, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00782 in?

ZIP code 00782 falls within Comerio County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00782?

53% of residents in ZIP code 00782 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00782 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 00782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00782?

The median household income in ZIP code 00782 is $16,221, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00782?

The median home value in ZIP code 00782 is $109,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 00782 in?

ZIP code 00782 observes the AST timezone.