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Gurabo zona urbana, PR

ZIP Code 00778 — Gurabo zona urbana, PR Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
40,391
Median Income
$39,564
-47% vs US avg
Home Value
$160,200
-54% vs US avg
Median Rent
$515
-56% vs US avg
Median Age
41.6 yrs
+7% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
AmericanBritish West IndianBritish
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Location
Coordinates
18.2641, -65.9785
Elevation
160 ft
Land Area
29.6 sq mi
Water Area
0.4 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
40,391
Density
N/A
Median income
$39,564
-47% vs US avg
Home value
$160,200
-54% vs US avg
Median rent
$515
-56% vs US avg
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 00778

UniversityUniversity / college area
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What to know about ZIP 00778

ZIP code 00778 covers Gurabo zona urbana, PR in Gurabo Municipio with a population of about 40,391.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 787, 939; U.S. House district PR-98.

Local search focus: University

Gurabo zona urbana, PR sits in a university / college context (near universidad ana g. mendez-gurabo campus (2.5 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Gurabo zona urbana, PR

Median household income in ZIP 00778 is about $39,564 — about 47% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 32.0%; unemployment rate near 13.0%; 33.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 7.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 00778

Median home value is about $160,200 — about 54% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $515 (about 56% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.3% (about 11.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 00778 in Gurabo zona urbana, PR, a household would need roughly $44,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,029. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($39,564). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for Gurabo zona urbana, PR show little to no average snow and around 64.8 inches of annual precipitation.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport SJU (12.2 miles (19.7 km)) · Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus (2.5 miles (4.0 km)) · San Juan National Historic Site (16.9 miles (27.1 km)) · VA: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (10.9 miles (17.6 km))

Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.