Lares County, PR ZIP Codes
Puerto Rico (PR) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
27,586
population (2021)
-10.3%
pop change since 2010
72081
FIPS code
Lares County ZIP code map
About Lares County
Lares County is located in Puerto Rico and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,586 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.3% from 30,753 in 2010.
The timezone is Eastern Time (no DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lares County is 72081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,586 |
| 2010 population | 30,753 |
| Change | -10.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico |
| FIPS code | 72081 |
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Daylight saving | No |
Cities in Lares County
ZIP codes for Lares County, PR (2)
Demographics & statistics
27,529
Population
44.5
Median age
$18,838
Median household income
$10,330
Per capita income
$97,300
Median home value
$483
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
56.0%
Poverty rate
11.4%
Unemployment
8,813
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
477
Under 5
484
536
5–9
544
833
10–14
843
829
15–19
839
888
20–24
899
1,694
25–34
1,716
1,683
35–44
1,706
1,750
45–54
1,774
964
55–59
976
1,037
60–64
1,051
1,644
65–74
1,665
981
75–84
993
359
85+
364
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,672 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,857 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,006 | 21.8% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Other race
6.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,993 | 79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,855 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 1,851 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,049 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 621 | 2% |
Household income
Under $10k
28.3%
$10k–$15k
10.5%
$15k–$25k
24.2%
$25k–$35k
15.0%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
6.9%
$75k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k+
0.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 28.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 24.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.4% |
| $200k+ | 0.2% |
| Median income | $18,838 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
45.1%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
0.2%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,300 |
| Median rent / month | $483 |
| Owner occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter occupied | 33.7% |
| Vacant | 17.9% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 13.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 3.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 95.7% |
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
24.2%
Retail trade
14.2%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Public administration
8.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Construction
6.9%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.7% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.8% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 11.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.4% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
56.0%
Under 18 years
68.0%
18 and over
53.5%
Married-couple families
47.9%
Female-led households
63.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 67.1% |
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 | 23.6% |
| Public insurance | 72.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
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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