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Ponce County
Mercedita, PR
00715
00715 ZIP Code — Mercedita, PR
Ponce County, Puerto Rico
ZIP code 00715 is located in
Mercedita ,
Puerto Rico ,
within Ponce County .
It covers approximately 12.71 square miles and serves a population of
2,040 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone,
served by area code 787 .
About ZIP code 00715
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $16,250. Poverty affects 67% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 67% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 00715 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.
Atlantic (AT) — no DST
timezone
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,040
Population density
161 / sq mi
State FIPS
72
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
12.71 sq mi
Water area
4.25 sq mi
Latitude
18.0071
Longitude
-66.5581
Timezone
Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code
787
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.2%
85.4%
80.8%
$50k – $100k
4.8%
11.2%
14.5%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
2.7%
3.8%
Over $200k
1.0%
0.8%
1.0%
Demographics & statistics
$16,250
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 422 20.7% 18 and over 1,618 79.3% 65 and over 554 27.2% Median age 54.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.8%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 1,017 33.3% Two or more races 831 27.2% White 801 26.2% Other race 232 7.6% Black or African American 176 5.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.2%
85.4%
80.8%
$50k – $100k
4.8%
11.2%
14.5%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
2.7%
3.8%
Over $200k
1.0%
0.8%
1.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 27.9% $10k–$15k 17.7% $15k–$25k 24.0% $25k–$35k 15.9% $35k–$50k 8.6% $50k–$75k 0.6% $75k–$100k 5.3% Median income $16,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,400 Median rent / month $609 Owner occupied 79.9% Renter occupied 20.1% Vacant 26.8% Single-family detached 89.3% Large apartment buildings 3.1% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 17.0% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 19.5% 1960–1969 13.0% 1950–1959 18.1% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 51.6% 4 bedrooms 15.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.8% 1 vehicle 66.0% 2 vehicles 22.2% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 2.7% Propane / LP gas 2.7% No fuel used 94.6%
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
Some college, no 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
29.9%
Professional & management
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.1% Service 14.7% Sales & office 34.8% Natural resources & construction 6.0% Production & transportation 20.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.1% Government 10.7% Self-employed 9.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.6% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
43.9%
Female-led households
79.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.7% Retirement income 12.6% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 15.8% Food stamps / SNAP 67.3%
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 10.4% Public insurance 80.2% No insurance 13.9% Uninsured under 19 31.5%
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 00715
What city is ZIP code 00715 in?
ZIP code 00715 is primarily assigned to Mercedita, Puerto Rico.
What county is ZIP code 00715 in?
ZIP code 00715 falls within Ponce County, Puerto Rico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00715?
67% of residents in ZIP code 00715 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 00715 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 00715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 00715 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 00715 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 00715?
The median household income in ZIP code 00715 is $16,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 00715 in?
ZIP code 00715 observes the AST timezone.
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