00772 ZIP Code — Loiza, PR

Loiza County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00772 is located in Loiza, Puerto Rico, within Loiza County. It covers approximately 16.34 square miles and serves a population of 17,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787.

About ZIP code 00772

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $17,209. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 61% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00772 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,316

population

16.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loiza	Preferred
Loiza	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00985 Carolina (2.4 mi) 00983 Carolina (4.4 mi) 00729 Canovanas (5.5 mi) 00982 Carolina (5.7 mi) 00924 San Juan (6.3 mi) 00987 Carolina (6.6 mi) 00979 Carolina (6.7 mi) 00745 Rio Grande (7.3 mi) 00923 San Juan (8.1 mi) 00915 San Juan (8.9 mi) 00913 San Juan (9 mi) 00925 San Juan (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,316
Population density	1,060 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	16.34 sq mi
Water area	5.50 sq mi
Latitude	18.4194
Longitude	-65.9109
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	91.3%	91.3%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	7.2%	7.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

17,316

Population

1,060

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$17,209

Median household income

$10,093

Per capita income

$98,600

Median home value

$436

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

52.2%

Poverty rate

28.4%

Unemployment

6,534

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

304

Under 5

345

445

5–9

505

480

10–14

546

515

15–19

585

536

20–24

609

1,105

25–34

1,255

938

35–44

1,065

1,022

45–54

1,161

548

55–59

623

554

60–64

629

938

65–74

1,066

577

75–84

655

145

85+

165

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,254	18.8%
18 and over	14,062	81.2%
65 and over	3,546	20.5%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33.5%

Other race 30.4%

Black or African American 26.6%

White 6.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	8,740	33.5%
Other race	7,908	30.4%
Black or African American	6,942	26.6%
White	1,595	6.1%
Two or more races	858	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.3%	91.3%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	7.2%	7.2%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	1.5%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Under $10k 30.4%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.4%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	1.4%
Median income	$17,209

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,600
Median rent / month	$436
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.3%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	21.9%
3 or more	7.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
No fuel used	96.4%

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 27.1%

Professional & management 15.0%

Retail trade 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Public administration 9.6%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	38.8%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 52.2%

Under 18 years 69.0%

18 and over 48.3%

Married-couple families 31.2%

Female-led households 69.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	0.1%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	61.3%

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	23.4%
Public insurance	74.3%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

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 00772

What city is ZIP code 00772 in?

ZIP code 00772 is primarily assigned to Loiza, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00772 in?

ZIP code 00772 falls within Loiza County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00772?

52% of residents in ZIP code 00772 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00772 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 00772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00772?

The median household income in ZIP code 00772 is $17,209, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00772?

The median home value in ZIP code 00772 is $98,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 00772 in?

ZIP code 00772 observes the AST timezone.