00976 ZIP Code — Trujillo Alto, PR

Trujillo Alto County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00976 is located in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, within Trujillo Alto County. It covers approximately 17.44 square miles and serves a population of 61,638 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00976

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $35,661. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00976 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

61,638

population

17.44

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trujillo Alto	Acceptable
Trujillo Alto	Acceptable
Trujillo Alto	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	61,638
Population density	3,534 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	17.44 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	18.3370
Longitude	-65.9900
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787/939

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	69.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	22.4%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	6.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

61,638

Population

3,534

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$35,661

Median household income

$19,524

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$607

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

20,795

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

869

Under 5

1,013

1,319

5–9

1,539

1,523

10–14

1,778

1,842

15–19

2,149

1,785

20–24

2,083

3,494

25–34

4,077

3,557

35–44

4,151

3,716

45–54

4,337

1,952

55–59

2,278

1,962

60–64

2,290

3,534

65–74

4,123

2,139

75–84

2,496

753

85+

879

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,301	16.7%
18 and over	51,337	83.3%
65 and over	13,924	22.6%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19%

Two or more races 16.9%

Black or African American 10.5%

Other race 8.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	33,792	44.4%
Hispanic or Latino	14,467	19%
Two or more races	12,865	16.9%
Black or African American	8,029	10.5%
Other race	6,655	8.7%
Asian	232	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	69.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	22.4%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	6.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$35,661

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$607
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	55.9%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	84.3%

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 21.3%

Retail trade 12.3%

Professional & management 11.6%

Public administration 10.0%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Other services 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Construction 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 30.7%

Under 18 years 42.2%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 52.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.1%

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	54.2%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

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 00976

What part of Trujillo Alto is ZIP code 00976?

ZIP code 00976 covers a portion of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, within Trujillo Alto County.

What county is ZIP code 00976 in?

ZIP code 00976 falls within Trujillo Alto County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00976?

31% of residents in ZIP code 00976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00976 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 00976 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00976?

The median home value in ZIP code 00976 is $152,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00976?

The median household income in ZIP code 00976 is $35,661, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 00976 in?

ZIP code 00976 observes the AST timezone.