ZIP Code 00773

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Source:

Luquillo · Luquillo County · Puerto Rico

Population
20,068

319/sq mi

Median income
$24,225

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,500

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.2%

Median age 45.5

Land area
63.0 sq mi

Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00773 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico has a population of 20,068. The median household income is $24,225, which is 68% below the national average. Median home value is $138,500, 50% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 00773 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.0 square miles in Luquillo, Luquillo County, Puerto Rico. The area is home to 20,068 residents, producing a population density of 319 people per square mile, and falls within the Puerto Rico time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 00773 against Puerto Rico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 00773 sits at $24,225 (7% below the Puerto Rico average), while per-capita income is $16,377. The poverty rate stands at 44.8% and the unemployment rate at 17.6%. On housing, the median home value is $138,500 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $504 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 00773 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 00773 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 00773, Luquillo, PR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,068

Population

63.0

Area (sq mi)

319

People / sq mi

Puerto Rico

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 00773?

45.5

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 8.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%

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?

$24,225

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$16,377

Per Capita Income

44.8%

Poverty Rate

17.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,815

Total Housing Units

6,966

Occupied Units

3,849

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$138,500

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$504

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 00773 vs 00738 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
00738 Fajardo, PR 34,922 4.2 mi
00745 Rio Grande, PR 55,062 5.9 mi
00740 Puerto Real, PR 2,071 6.1 mi
00735 Ceiba, PR 13,730 6.7 mi
00718 Naguabo, PR 26,606 7.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 00773 in?
ZIP code 00773 (Luquillo) is located in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Luquillo Municipio contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/luquillo-pr.
What is the population of ZIP code 00773?
ZIP code 00773 in Luquillo, PR has a population of 20,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 00773?
The median household income in ZIP 00773 is $24,225, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 00773?
The median home value in ZIP 00773 is $138,500, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 00773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 00773 is Two or More Ethnicities at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 00773?
In ZIP code 00773, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 00773?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 00773 is 29.5 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 00773?
In ZIP code 00773, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 00773 is 44.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Luquillo, PR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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