00771 ZIP Code — Las Piedras, PR

Las Piedras County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00771 is located in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, within Las Piedras County. It covers approximately 33.60 square miles and serves a population of 34,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00771

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $23,343. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 55% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00771 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,964

population

33.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Las Piedras	Preferred
Las Piedras	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00777 Juncos (2.1 mi) 00791 Humacao (5.3 mi) 00718 Naguabo (6.8 mi) 00741 Punta Santiago (7.2 mi) 00754 San Lorenzo (7.7 mi) 00778 Gurabo (8 mi) 00767 Yabucoa (9.1 mi) 00729 Canovanas (10.1 mi) 00745 Rio Grande (10.6 mi) 00987 Carolina (10.6 mi) 00725 Caguas (10.7 mi) 00727 Caguas (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,964
Population density	1,041 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	33.60 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	18.1964
Longitude	-65.8720
Timezone	Atlantic (AT) — no DST
Area code	787/939

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	81.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	12.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	4.6%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

34,964

Population

1,041

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$23,343

Median household income

$13,801

Per capita income

$118,500

Median home value

$478

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

39.2%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

12,156

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

566

Under 5

623

755

5–9

829

1,009

10–14

1,109

1,024

15–19

1,126

1,069

20–24

1,175

2,233

25–34

2,453

2,233

35–44

2,454

2,200

45–54

2,418

934

55–59

1,027

1,153

60–64

1,266

1,871

65–74

2,056

1,167

75–84

1,282

444

85+

488

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,197	17.7%
18 and over	28,767	82.3%
65 and over	7,308	20.9%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.6%

Other race 34.2%

Black or African American 21%

White 7.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	19,346	35.6%
Other race	18,600	34.2%
Black or African American	11,396	21%
White	3,964	7.3%
Two or more races	949	1.7%
Asian	32	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	81.8%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	12.9%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	4.6%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%

Under $10k 21.9%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.9%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$23,343

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,500
Median rent / month	$478
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	26.2%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	95.5%

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 23.8%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Retail trade 10.8%

Public administration 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 39.2%

Under 18 years 48.8%

18 and over 37.1%

Married-couple families 26.1%

Female-led households 51.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	0.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	55.2%

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	35.6%
Public insurance	62.6%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

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 00771

What city is ZIP code 00771 in?

ZIP code 00771 is primarily assigned to Las Piedras, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00771 in?

ZIP code 00771 falls within Las Piedras County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00771?

39% of residents in ZIP code 00771 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00771 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 00771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00771?

The median household income in ZIP code 00771 is $23,343, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00771?

The median home value in ZIP code 00771 is $118,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 00771 in?

ZIP code 00771 observes the AST timezone.