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Loiza, PR · standard

ZIP Code 00772

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

23,105
609/sq mi
$18,945
Median income
$98,200
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
609
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 00772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 00772 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loiza, Loíza County, Puerto Rico, with 23,105 residents across 38.0 square miles, a density of 609 people per square mile, in the Puerto Rico time zone.

ZIP 00772 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $18,945 (27% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $11,817. The poverty rate stands at 50.5% and the unemployment rate at 25.8%. On housing, the median home value is $98,200 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $442 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, letting you compare 00772 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 00772, Loiza, 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

23,105

Population

38.0

Area (sq mi)

609

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00772?

43.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 5.6%
African American 39.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
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?

$18,945

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$11,817

Per Capita Income

50.5%

Poverty Rate

25.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 00772 ranks nationally

Loiza, PR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$18,945 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,090

Total Housing Units

6,739

Occupied Units

2,351

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$98,200

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$442

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 00772 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 00772 ranks #7 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 00772 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 00772 ranks #9 of 9 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
00985 Carolina, PR 36,553 3.1 mi
00983 Carolina, PR 39,234 4.6 mi
00982 Carolina, PR 16,428 5.7 mi
00979 Carolina, PR 17,030 7.1 mi
00729 Canovanas, PR 53,750 7.2 mi
00987 Carolina, PR 63,661 6.8 mi
00924 San Juan, PR 56,691 7.3 mi
00915 San Juan, PR 32,820 9.0 mi
00913 San Juan, PR 9,312 8.9 mi
00917 San Juan, PR 21,053 9.3 mi

Related Areas

Loíza County Loiza, PR Puerto Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00772 in? ▼
ZIP code 00772 (Loiza) is located in Loíza Municipio, Puerto Rico. Loíza Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/loza-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00772? ▼
ZIP code 00772 in Loiza, PR has a population of 23,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00772? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 00772 is $18,945, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00772? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 00772 is $98,200, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00772? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 00772 is African American at 39.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00772? ▼
In ZIP code 00772, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 00772? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00772 is 30.9 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 00772? ▼
In ZIP code 00772, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00772? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00772 is 50.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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