Zip code 00766: Villalba, Puerto Rico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 00766
00766 is a suburban zip code in Villalba, Puerto Rico (Villalba Municipio), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 21,572 people live here, or 565 per square mile. The median resident is 44 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $26,234 a year, about 32% of the national median of $80,734. 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,000, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $517 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 98% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 00766 compares
- Poverty rate38.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%87th of 129 in PR
- Unemployment rate11.4%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%53rd of 129 in PR
- Government workers26.6%96thU.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%12th of 129 in PR
- Housing vacancy20.4%94thU.S. 10.1% · PR 21%70th of 128 in PR
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54365th of 128 in PR
- Healthcare workers12.8%87thU.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%11th of 129 in PR
- 82ndU.S. 38.9 · PR 44.879th of 129 in PR
- 82ndU.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%93rd of 129 in PR
- 77thU.S. 10% · PR 14.8%94th of 129 in PR
- Homeownership rate77.9%74thU.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%10th of 128 in PR
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min44th of 125 in PR
- Population density565/sq mi35thU.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi94th of 129 in PR
- Population21,57234thU.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,30968th of 129 in PR
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%83rd of 129 in PR
- Residents under 1818.3%20thU.S. 22% · PR 16.1%17th of 129 in PR
- 19thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%103rd of 126 in PR
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%43rd of 128 in PR
- Uninsured rate2.6%9thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%124th of 129 in PR
- Veterans1.6%4thU.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%98th of 129 in PR
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%98th of 129 in PR
- Median home value$104,0003rdU.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50098th of 127 in PR
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%121st of 129 in PR
- Median household income$26,2341stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,29744th of 126 in PR
- Per capita income$14,3581stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,98176th of 129 in PR
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · PR $57884th of 126 in PR
- Work from home1.7%1stU.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%110th of 128 in PR
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · PR 2.188th of 129 in PR
- Median earnings per worker$22,5931stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,36540th of 126 in PR
| Measure | 00766 | Villalba Municipio | PR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 38.9% | 38.9% | 40.5% | 12.5% | 87th of 129 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.4% | 11.4% | 10.7% | 5.2% | 53rd of 129 | |
| Government workers | 26.6% | 26.6% | 18.4% | 14.5% | 12th of 129 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20.4% | 19.5% | 21% | 10.1% | 70th of 128 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.504 | 0.503 | 0.543 | 0.483 | 65th of 128 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 9.7% | 11th of 129 | |
| Median age | 44 | 44 | 44.8 | 38.9 | 79th of 129 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.8% | 21.8% | 23.4% | 17.2% | 93rd of 129 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12% | 12% | 14.8% | 10% | 94th of 129 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.9% | 77.9% | 67.9% | 65.2% | 10th of 128 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 28 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 44th of 125 | |
| Population density | 565/sq mi | 606/sq mi | 945/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 94th of 129 | |
| Population | 21,572 | 21,556 | 3,234,309 | 334,922,499 | 68th of 129 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 23.4% | 29.8% | 35.7% | 83rd of 129 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.3% | 18.3% | 16.1% | 22% | 17th of 129 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 41.5% | 41.5% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 103rd of 126 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84% | 84.2% | 80.6% | 91% | 43rd of 128 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 124th of 129 | |
| Veterans | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 98th of 129 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.8% | 98th of 129 | |
| Median home value | $104,000 | $104,200 | $131,500 | $332,700 | 98th of 127 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 14.1% | 121st of 129 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $26,234 | $26,286 | $26,297 | $80,734 | 44th of 126 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $14,358 | $14,365 | $17,981 | $44,673 | 76th of 129 | |
| Median gross rent | $517 | $517 | $578 | $1,413 | 84th of 126 | |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 15.1% | 110th of 128 | |
| Diversity index | 1 | 1 | 2.1 | 61.4 | 88th of 129 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $22,593 | $22,593 | $22,365 | $49,666 | 40th of 126 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White0.4%
- Black0.1%
- Hispanic99%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,467
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 72.6%
- Married couples
- 38.7%
- Living alone
- 23.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.6%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,381
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Vacant
- 20.4%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 4.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 41.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.4%
- Home value to income
- 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 00766 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $28,588 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,820 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $20,631 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $17,317 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $19,637 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.8%
- Households with broadband
- 84%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 46%
- No internet access
- 15.5%
- Without health insurance
- 2.6%
- Limited-English households
- 74.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Villalba
- State
- Puerto Rico
- County
- Villalba Municipio
- Center point
- 18.1307° N, 66.4722° W
- Land area
- 38 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
00766 spans 2 counties
- Villalba Municipio93% of land
- Orocovis Municipio7% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Villalba3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 00766
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00795 | Juana Diaz, PR | 6 mi | $24,602 |
| 00780 | Coto Laurel, PR | 6.6 mi | $27,967 |
| 00720 | Orocovis, PR | 6.7 mi | $20,151 |
| 00769 | Coamo, PR | 7.8 mi | $21,829 |
| 00664 | Jayuya, PR | 9.6 mi | $21,767 |
| 00757 | Santa Isabel, PR | 11 mi | $25,938 |
| 00638 | Ciales, PR | 11 mi | $22,610 |
| 00731 | Ponce, PR | 11 mi | $18,736 |
| 00715 | Mercedita, PR | 12 mi | $22,670 |
| 00730 | Ponce, PR | 12 mi | $18,089 |
| 00794 | Barranquitas, PR | 12 mi | $23,899 |
| 00732 | Ponce, PR · PO box | 13 mi | — |
Zip codes like 00766 elsewhere
Questions about 00766
What city is zip code 00766?
00766 is assigned to Villalba, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 00766 in?
00766 is mostly in Villalba Municipio, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 00766?
About 21,572 people live in 00766, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 00766 in?
00766 is in Atlantic Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 00766?
The median household income in 00766 is $26,234.
What zip codes are near 00766?
The closest zip codes to 00766 are 00795, 00780, 00720, 00769, 00664.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00766, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.