Vega Baja County, PR ZIP Codes
Puerto Rico (PR) · 2 ZIP codes · 1 cities
2
ZIP codes
53,897
population (2021)
-9.7%
pop change since 2010
72145
FIPS code
Vega Baja County ZIP code map
About Vega Baja County
Vega Baja County is located in Puerto Rico and contains 2 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 53,897 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.7% from 59,662 in 2010.
The timezone is Eastern Time (no DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Vega Baja County is 72145.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 53,897 |
| 2010 population | 59,662 |
| Change | -9.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico |
| FIPS code | 72145 |
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Daylight saving | No |
Cities in Vega Baja County
ZIP codes for Vega Baja County, PR (2)
Demographics & statistics
55,570
Population
43.9
Median age
$23,791
Median household income
$14,766
Per capita income
$116,200
Median home value
$572
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
Unemployment
20,572
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,042
Under 5
1,138
1,230
5–9
1,343
1,499
10–14
1,637
1,628
15–19
1,777
1,759
20–24
1,921
3,400
25–34
3,712
3,149
35–44
3,437
3,500
45–54
3,820
1,933
55–59
2,110
1,724
60–64
1,883
2,936
65–74
3,205
1,946
75–84
2,124
821
85+
896
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,881 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 45,689 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 11,928 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
35.2%
White
26.2%
Two or more races
24%
Other race
11.4%
Black or African American
3.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 30,252 | 35.2% |
| White | 22,455 | 26.2% |
| Two or more races | 20,613 | 24% |
| Other race | 9,757 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,736 | 3.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
20.6%
$10k–$15k
13.3%
$15k–$25k
18.1%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
10.4%
$75k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k+
1.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 20.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 13.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.1% |
| Median income | $23,791 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
29.1%
$100k–$150k
34.3%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
10.2%
$300k–$500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,200 |
| Median rent / month | $572 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 20.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 92.2% |
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
21.6%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail trade
12.5%
Professional & management
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Public administration
7.6%
Construction
7.0%
Other services
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.9% |
| Carpool | 1.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
43.4%
Under 18 years
55.7%
18 and over
40.8%
Married-couple families
26.8%
Female-led households
55.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 43.0% |
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 | 32.9% |
| Public insurance | 61.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
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.
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