Patillas County, PR ZIP Codes
Puerto Rico (PR) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
15,866
population (2021)
-17.7%
pop change since 2010
72109
FIPS code
Patillas County ZIP code map
About Patillas County
Patillas County is located in Puerto Rico and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,866 as of 2021,
a decrease of
17.7% from 19,277 in 2010.
The timezone is Eastern Time (no DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Patillas County is 72109.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,866 |
| 2010 population | 19,277 |
| Change | -17.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico |
| FIPS code | 72109 |
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Daylight saving | No |
Cities in Patillas County
ZIP codes for Patillas County, PR (1)
Demographics & statistics
15,978
Population
47.2
Median age
$20,967
Median household income
$11,876
Per capita income
$93,700
Median home value
$486
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
Unemployment
6,264
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
232
Under 5
252
370
5–9
403
378
10–14
410
448
15–19
487
436
20–24
474
907
25–34
985
818
35–44
889
989
45–54
1,075
602
55–59
655
590
60–64
642
1,042
65–74
1,132
608
75–84
661
236
85+
257
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,612 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 13,366 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,936 | 24.6% |
| Median age | 47.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
36.9%
Other race
34.3%
Black or African American
22.1%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,341 | 36.9% |
| Other race | 8,696 | 34.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,589 | 22.1% |
| White | 1,048 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 645 | 2.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
27.2%
$10k–$15k
13.0%
$15k–$25k
18.8%
$25k–$35k
14.4%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$200k+
0.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 27.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 13.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 0.2% |
| Median income | $20,967 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$50k–$100k
48.4%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k–$300k
6.5%
$300k–$500k
0.5%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,700 |
| Median rent / month | $486 |
| Owner occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter occupied | 31.6% |
| Vacant | 24.4% |
| Single-family detached | 83.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 67.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| 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
19.9%
Retail trade
17.0%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Other services
9.6%
Professional & management
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Public administration
6.3%
Construction
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.9% |
| Service | 23.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.2% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 20.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.0 |
Poverty
All people
48.3%
Under 18 years
69.8%
18 and over
44.0%
Married-couple families
33.9%
Female-led households
57.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 56.8% |
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 | 28.5% |
| Public insurance | 69.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
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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