00669 ZIP Code — Lares, PR

Lares County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00669 is located in Lares, Puerto Rico, within Lares County. It covers approximately 64.11 square miles and serves a population of 27,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00669

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $18,838. Poverty affects 56% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 67% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00669 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,529

population

64.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00669 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00669

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00669. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lares	Preferred
Lares	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00685 San Sebastian (7.2 mi) 00670 Las Marias (8.6 mi) 00627 Camuy (9.2 mi) 00659 Hatillo (9.8 mi) 00606 Maricao (9.8 mi) 00678 Quebradillas (10.2 mi) 00601 Adjuntas (10.8 mi) 00641 Utuado (11.7 mi) 00698 Yauco (13.9 mi) 00612 Arecibo (14.9 mi) 00616 Bajadero (15.1 mi) 00662 Isabela (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27,529
Population density	429 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	64.11 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	18.2914
Longitude	-66.8678
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.1%	90.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.1%	8.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	1.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

27,529

Population

429

People per sq mi

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

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.1%	90.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	8.1%	8.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	1.7%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

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%
Work from home	1.3%
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	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	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	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	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%
No insurance	7.4%
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.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 00669

What city is ZIP code 00669 in?

ZIP code 00669 is primarily assigned to Lares, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00669 in?

ZIP code 00669 falls within Lares County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00669?

56% of residents in ZIP code 00669 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00669 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 00669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00669?

The median household income in ZIP code 00669 is $18,838, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00669?

The median home value in ZIP code 00669 is $97,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 00669 in?

ZIP code 00669 observes the AST timezone.