Lajas County, PR ZIP Codes
Puerto Rico (PR) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
23,151
population (2021)
-10.1%
pop change since 2010
72079
FIPS code
Lajas County ZIP code map
About Lajas County
Lajas County is located in Puerto Rico and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 23,151 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.1% from 25,753 in 2010.
The timezone is Eastern Time (no DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lajas County is 72079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 23,151 |
| 2010 population | 25,753 |
| Change | -10.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico |
| FIPS code | 72079 |
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Daylight saving | No |
Cities in Lajas County
ZIP codes for Lajas County, PR (1)
Demographics & statistics
23,370
Population
47.4
Median age
$16,889
Median household income
$10,048
Per capita income
$98,800
Median home value
$520
Median monthly rent
68.9%
Home ownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
19.8%
Unemployment
9,569
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
369
Under 5
387
447
5–9
469
594
10–14
623
689
15–19
724
680
20–24
714
1,388
25–34
1,457
1,225
35–44
1,286
1,530
45–54
1,607
875
55–59
919
656
60–64
690
1,522
65–74
1,599
1,093
75–84
1,149
331
85+
347
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,654 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 19,716 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,041 | 25.8% |
| Median age | 47.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
35.1%
Other race
28.6%
White
27.6%
Two or more races
7%
Black or African American
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,621 | 35.1% |
| Other race | 10,292 | 28.6% |
| White | 9,936 | 27.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,532 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 610 | 1.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
28.9%
$10k–$15k
14.6%
$15k–$25k
22.8%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
9.2%
$75k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k+
0.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 28.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 22.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.3% |
| $200k+ | 0.1% |
| Median income | $16,889 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.5%
$50k–$100k
34.6%
$100k–$150k
31.2%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
4.8%
$300k–$500k
0.2%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,800 |
| Median rent / month | $520 |
| Owner occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter occupied | 31.1% |
| Vacant | 32.0% |
| Single-family detached | 86.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 6.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 91.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Public administration
6.7%
Construction
5.2%
Professional & management
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.2% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.4% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
56.1%
Under 18 years
77.2%
18 and over
52.2%
Married-couple families
42.7%
Female-led households
60.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 54.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 30.5% |
| Public insurance | 71.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 0 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Born in same state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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