Lares, PR ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
00669	Standard	27,833	100.00%	Haciendas De Borinquen II,URB Buena Vista

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Population & Demographics

Lares, PR has 27,534 residents. The gender split is 45.5% male and 54.5% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.1%) and 35-39 (9.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 99.0%.

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	27,833
Total Households:	11,238
Total Housing Units:	12,872
Average Household Size:	2.45
Average Family Size:	3.36

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	5,081
Total Households:	2,235
Total Housing Units:	2,660
Average Household Size:	2.26
Average Family Size:	3.67

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	30,210	29,569	28,984	28,442	27,703	27,063	26,510	25,653	24,803	24,022	27,763	27,529	27,534
Decennial Census	29,744	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	27,833	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 47.3

Male Median Age: 45.6

Female Median Age: 48.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	492	653	778	877	823	740	729	729	841	816	921	1,034	1,093	907	787	546	373	388
Female	384	588	691	867	814	731	796	818	862	863	1,051	1,136	1,114	1,007	949	712	481	442
Total	876	1,241	1,469	1,744	1,637	1,471	1,525	1,547	1,703	1,679	1,972	2,170	2,207	1,914	1,736	1,258	854	830

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	5,753	14.54%
Black:	605	1.53%
Hispanic:*	27,635	69.84%
Asian:	17	0.04%
American Indian:	90	0.23%
Hawaiian:	5	0.01%
Other:	5,462	13.80%
Total:	39,567	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	13,527	48.60%	45.6 years
Females:	14,306	51.40%	48.6 years
Total:	27,833	100%	47.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,334	45.94%	45.3 years
Females:	2,747	54.06%	52.2 years
Total:	5,081	100%	49.1 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	0	0%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	0%
Total Population:	0	100%
Total Native Population:	0	0%
Total Foreign-born Population:	0	0%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Lares, PR have an average household income of $19,198 (much lower than the State by 23.5%, and much lower than the Nation by 75.6%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a modest gap ($21,358 vs $10,665). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 16.1%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$12,686	$12,063	$11,790	$11,967	$12,009	$12,552	$12,996	$14,816	$16,922	$17,199	$17,589	$18,838	$19,198
Median Family Income	$14,906	$14,729	$14,372	$14,500	$14,398	$15,455	$16,337	$18,237	$19,540	$19,350	$19,302	$21,201	$21,358
Median NonFamily Income	$6,169	$6,735	$6,599	$6,872	$6,997	$6,854	$7,030	$8,009	$8,142	$8,622	$10,031	$10,471	$10,665
Median Male Income	$17,961	$19,425	$20,189	$23,596	$25,190	$23,480	$22,065	$20,883	$18,389	$18,526	$19,838	$19,893	$21,917
Median Female Income	$18,739	$19,358	$20,192	$20,552	$21,115	$20,438	$21,258	$21,399	$22,097	$22,061	$20,581	$21,579	$23,165

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,494	35.95%
Unemployed:	1,318	5.58%
Not In Labor Force:	13,818	58.48%
Total:	23,630	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,494	29.36%
Service:	1,821	21.44%
Sales and Office:	1,605	18.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,253	14.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,321	15.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,494	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Lares, PR, the median home value is $102,700 - much lower than the State by 17.6%, and up $15,900 (18.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $496 per month - much lower than the State by 11.7%, and up $42 (9.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Lares pay under $1,000 (100.0%). About 100.0% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.7% (30.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 44.3% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$98,600	$103,900	$97,400	$97,600	$91,900	$87,800	$86,400	$88,000	$85,800	$86,800	$87,600	$97,300	$102,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,244	34.17%
$500 to $999:	1,116	30.65%
$1,000 to $1,499:	63	1.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	1,218	33.45%
Total:	3,641	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$397	$409	$402	$405	$392	$393	$407	$422	$439	$454	$453	$483	$496

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,716	16.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,017	48.36%
Renter Occupied:	3,641	35.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,374	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,374	84.18%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,949	15.82%
Total Housing Units:	12,323	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

The share of people in poverty is 53.1%, which is markedly above the state rate (38.2%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), down 5.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 2.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	0	0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	0	0%
Some college, no degree:	0	0%
Associate's degree:	0	0%
Bachelor's degree:	0	0%
Graduate or professional degree:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
High school graduate or higher:	0	0%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	0	0%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,873	24.17%
Public Insurance:	19,826	69.73%
No Insurance:	1,732	6.09%
Total:	28,431	100%
Has Health Insurance:	26,699	93.91%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	58.8%	59.2%	60.0%	57.4%	56.4%	54.5%	53.8%	52.1%	50.6%	52.2%	53.6%	53.2%	53.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0%
Kindergarten:	0	0%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0%
College or graduate school:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	00669 (Standard)
County:	Lares County, PR
Area Codes:	787,939
Time Zone:	Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	5,081 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Lares, PR [Learn More]
Coordinates:	18.2843, -66.8787
Land Area:	64.12 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/pr-lares.asp

Employed:	1,533	35.41%
Unemployed:	294	6.79%
Not In Labor Force:	2,502	57.80%
Total:	4,329	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	408	26.61%
Service:	368	24.01%
Sales and Office:	312	20.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	188	12.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	257	16.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,533	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,108	78.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	561	21.02%
Total Housing Units:	2,669	100%

Private Insurance:	1,096	21.25%
Public Insurance:	3,822	74.10%
No Insurance:	240	4.65%
Total:	5,158	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,918	95.35%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Lares, PR

00669 is the only ZIP Code for Lares, PR

Lares, PR has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Lares, PR

Sources & References

White:	972	13.08%
Black:	88	1.18%
Hispanic:*	5,047	67.92%
Asian:	4	0.05%
American Indian:	13	0.17%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	1,306	17.58%
Total:	7,431	100%

Less than $500:	386	41.37%
$500 to $999:	280	30.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	267	28.62%
Total:	933	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	359	17.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	816	38.71%
Renter Occupied:	933	44.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,108	100%

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,463Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	173Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,160Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,524Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	270Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:	0Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lares, PRSource: Census
CBSA Number:	29720Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	27,944Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	64.118 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.034 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	No DistrictsSource: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	42498Source: Census
Place Name:	Lares zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census