00780 ZIP Code — Coto Laurel, PR

Ponce County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00780 is located in Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico, within Ponce County. It covers approximately 19.13 square miles and serves a population of 13,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00780

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,075. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00780 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,908

population

19.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00780 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00780

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coto Laurel	Preferred
Coto Laurel	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00715 Mercedita (4.4 mi) 00715 Mercedita (4.4 mi) 00715 Mercedita (4.4 mi) 00715 Mercedita (4.4 mi) 00730 Ponce (4.8 mi) 00730 Ponce (4.8 mi) 00731 Ponce (5.4 mi) 00731 Ponce (5.4 mi) 00795 Juana Diaz (5.9 mi) 00795 Juana Diaz (5.9 mi) 00717 Ponce (6 mi) 00717 Ponce (6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,908
Population density	727 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	19.13 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	18.0711
Longitude	-66.5629
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	86.5%	85.4%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.1%	11.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	2.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	0.8%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

13,908

Population

727

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$26,075

Median household income

$14,082

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

4,848

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

233

Under 5

249

375

5–9

403

572

10–14

614

449

15–19

482

556

20–24

596

769

25–34

825

748

35–44

803

957

45–54

1,026

555

55–59

596

311

60–64

334

628

65–74

673

444

75–84

476

113

85+

121

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,125	22.5%
18 and over	10,783	77.5%
65 and over	2,455	17.7%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31%

Two or more races 30.4%

White 29.1%

Black or African American 4.8%

Other race 4.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	6,241	31%
Two or more races	6,116	30.4%
White	5,864	29.1%
Black or African American	974	4.8%
Other race	954	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.5%	85.4%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.1%	11.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	2.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	0.8%	1.0%

Under $10k 20.7%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.7%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$26,075

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	32.7%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	64.4%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	91.8%

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 34.3%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 39.8%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 36.8%

Married-couple families 34.7%

Female-led households 52.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.3%

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	48.0%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

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 00780

What city is ZIP code 00780 in?

ZIP code 00780 is primarily assigned to Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00780 in?

ZIP code 00780 falls within Ponce County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00780?

40% of residents in ZIP code 00780 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 00780 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 00780 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00780 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 00780 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00780?

The median household income in ZIP code 00780 is $26,075, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00780 in?

ZIP code 00780 observes the AST timezone.