00773 ZIP Code — Luquillo, PR

Luquillo County, Puerto Rico

ZIP code 00773 is located in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, within Luquillo County. It covers approximately 24.10 square miles and serves a population of 17,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Atlantic (AT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 787/939.

About ZIP code 00773

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $22,585. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 54% 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 service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 00773 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,716

population

24.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Atlantic (AT) — no DST

timezone

00773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 00773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 00773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Luquillo	Preferred
Luquillo	Acceptable

Nearby ZIP codes

00738 Fajardo (4.8 mi) 00740 Puerto Real (5.7 mi) 00742 Roosevelt Roads (6.9 mi) 00745 Rio Grande (7.4 mi) 00718 Naguabo (7.5 mi) 00735 Ceiba (7.9 mi) 00729 Canovanas (11.3 mi) 00741 Punta Santiago (12.4 mi) 00772 Loiza (13.7 mi) 00771 Las Piedras (14 mi) 00777 Juncos (15 mi) 00987 Carolina (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,716
Population density	735 / sq mi
State FIPS	72
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	24.10 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	18.3388
Longitude	-65.7201
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	86.1%	86.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	11.3%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	2.3%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%

Demographics & statistics

17,716

Population

735

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$22,585

Median household income

$13,578

Per capita income

$125,300

Median home value

$485

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

45.3%

Poverty rate

22.4%

Unemployment

8,301

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

309

371

5–9

423

471

10–14

536

504

15–19

575

581

20–24

662

1,058

25–34

1,205

942

35–44

1,072

1,095

45–54

1,247

512

55–59

583

564

60–64

642

982

65–74

1,118

705

75–84

803

226

85+

258

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,025	17.1%
18 and over	14,691	82.9%
65 and over	4,092	23.1%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.1%

Other race 22%

Two or more races 17.5%

White 16.7%

Black or African American 4.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	11,392	39.1%
Other race	6,409	22%
Two or more races	5,096	17.5%
White	4,871	16.7%
Black or African American	1,292	4.4%
Asian	48	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.1%	86.1%	80.8%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	11.3%	14.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	2.3%	3.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%

Under $10k 23.0%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 23.4%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.0%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	23.4%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$22,585

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 40.6%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,300
Median rent / month	$485
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	34.3%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	12.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	46.1%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
No fuel used	92.8%

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

Retail trade 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%

Professional & management 13.7%

Public administration 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	28.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 45.3%

Under 18 years 56.6%

18 and over 43.0%

Married-couple families 36.2%

Female-led households 50.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	54.0%

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	31.8%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

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 00773

What city is ZIP code 00773 in?

ZIP code 00773 is primarily assigned to Luquillo, Puerto Rico.

What county is ZIP code 00773 in?

ZIP code 00773 falls within Luquillo County, Puerto Rico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 00773?

45% of residents in ZIP code 00773 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 00773 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 00773 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 00773?

The median household income in ZIP code 00773 is $22,585, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 00773?

The median home value in ZIP code 00773 is $125,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 00773 in?

ZIP code 00773 observes the AST timezone.