Lajas, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00667

Lajas County, Puerto Rico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,968
166/sq mi
$19,534
Median income
$107,800
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lajas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
166
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00667 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00667 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lajas, Lajas County, Puerto Rico, with 25,968 residents across 156.2 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00667 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,534 (25% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $11,272. Poverty here runs at 52.7%, with unemployment measured at 16.7%. Housing costs here run $107,800 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $475 a month; 69.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 00667 give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00667, Lajas, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,968

Population

156.2

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00667?

48.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$19,534

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$11,272

Per Capita Income

52.7%

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00667 ranks nationally

Lajas, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$19,534 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,598

Total Housing Units

8,827

Occupied Units

3,771

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$107,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00667 vs 00683 →

ZIP 00667 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 00667 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 00667 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 00667 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
00683 San German, PR 33,772 6.8 mi
00622 Boqueron, PR 7,853 7.5 mi
00647 Ensenada, PR 6,172 7.1 mi
00637 Sabana Grande, PR 25,287 8.0 mi
00623 Cabo Rojo, PR 43,061 8.9 mi
00660 Hormigueros, PR 17,250 9.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00667 in?
ZIP code 00667 (Lajas) is located in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico. Lajas Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lajas-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00667?
ZIP code 00667 in Lajas, PR has a population of 25,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00667?
The median household income in ZIP 00667 is $19,534, which is 74% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00667?
The median home value in ZIP 00667 is $107,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00667?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00667 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00667?
In ZIP code 00667, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 00667?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00667 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00667?
In ZIP code 00667, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00667?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00667 is 52.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.