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Lares, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00669

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

29,744
187/sq mi
$18,778
Median income
$105,300
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lares 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
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
187
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00669 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00669 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lares, Lares County, Puerto Rico, with 29,744 residents across 159.4 square miles, a density of 187 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00669 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $18,778 (28% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $11,032. Poverty here runs at 55.7%, with unemployment measured at 13.4%. The typical home here is valued at $105,300 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $510 monthly, and 62.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 00669 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Lares County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 00669, Lares, 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

29,744

Population

159.4

Area (sq mi)

187

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00669?

45.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%

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?

$18,778

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$11,032

Per Capita Income

55.7%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00669 ranks nationally

Lares, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$18,778 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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,751

Total Housing Units

10,657

Occupied Units

2,094

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$105,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$510

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00669 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 00669 ranks #4 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 00669 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 00669 ranks #7 of 8 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
00631 Castaner, PR 1,852 6.4 mi
00670 Las Marias, PR 9,807 8.1 mi
00627 Camuy, PR 35,159 10.2 mi
00685 San Sebastian, PR 42,831 8.1 mi
00606 Maricao, PR 6,615 8.5 mi
00601 Adjuntas, PR 18,570 10.0 mi
00659 Hatillo, PR 41,953 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lares County

00631 standard
Castaner, PR
Pop: 1,852

Related Areas

Lares County Lares, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00669 in? ▼
ZIP code 00669 (Lares) is located in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. Lares Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lares-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00669? ▼
ZIP code 00669 in Lares, PR has a population of 29,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00669? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00669 is $18,778, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00669? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00669 is $105,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00669? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00669 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00669? ▼
In ZIP code 00669, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 00669? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00669 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 00669? ▼
In ZIP code 00669, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00669? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00669 is 55.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.