Zip code 00669: Lares, Puerto Rico

Q: What city is zip code 00669?

00669 is assigned to Lares, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 00669 in?

00669 is mostly in Lares Municipio, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 00669?

About 27,417 people live in 00669, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 00669 in?

00669 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 00669?

The median household income in 00669 is $18,778.

Q: What zip codes are near 00669?

The closest zip codes to 00669 are 00611, 00631, 00685, 00670, 00606.

Residential delivery areaLares MunicipioAtlantic Standard Time

Population

27,417

Median household income

$19K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$510/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

64 sq mi

428 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 00669

00669 is a small-town zip code in Lares, Puerto Rico (Lares Municipio), covering 64 sq mi of land. About 27,417 people live here, or 428 per square mile. The median resident is 45.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $18,778 a year, about 23% of the national median of $80,734. 55.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,300, or 5.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $510 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales. 97% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 00669 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate55.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PR 40.5%13th of 129 in PR
Unemployment rate13.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PR 10.7%37th of 129 in PR
Housing vacancy16.4%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · PR 21%101st of 128 in PR
Residents 65 and older23.3%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · PR 23.4%75th of 129 in PR
Median age45.4
87th
U.S. 38.9 · PR 44.859th of 129 in PR
Government workers20.5%
86th
U.S. 14.5% · PR 18.4%41st of 129 in PR
Income inequality (Gini)0.493
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PR 0.54375th of 128 in PR
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · PR 28 min20th of 125 in PR
Self-employed workers12.4%
79th
U.S. 10% · PR 14.8%88th of 129 in PR
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · PR 9.1%33rd of 129 in PR
Rent-burdened renters51.8%
54th
U.S. 51.1% · PR 50.8%50th of 126 in PR
Population27,417
44th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PR 3,234,30955th of 129 in PR
Uninsured rate5.4%
37th
U.S. 8.4% · PR 5.7%61st of 129 in PR
Homeownership rate62%
36th
U.S. 65.2% · PR 67.9%102nd of 128 in PR
Population density428/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PR 945/sq mi103rd of 129 in PR
Bachelor's degree or higher21%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · PR 29.8%100th of 129 in PR
Residents under 1816%
11th
U.S. 22% · PR 16.1%69th of 129 in PR
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · PR 1.2%75th of 129 in PR
Veterans1.8%
5th
U.S. 6.2% · PR 2.4%89th of 129 in PR
Median home value$105,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · PR $131,50096th of 127 in PR
Broadband access78.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PR 80.6%82nd of 128 in PR
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · PR 2.7%110th of 129 in PR
Median household income$18,778
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PR $26,297112th of 126 in PR
Per capita income$11,032
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PR $17,981120th of 129 in PR
Median gross rent$510
1st
U.S. $1,413 · PR $57887th of 126 in PR
Work from home0.9%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · PR 6.1%115th of 128 in PR
Diversity index1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PR 2.183rd of 129 in PR
Median earnings per worker$15,344
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PR $22,365123rd of 126 in PR

Measure	00669	Lares Municipio	PR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PR
Poverty rateWeakness	55.7%	55.4%	40.5%	12.5%	99th	13th of 129
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.4%	13%	10.7%	5.2%	98th	37th of 129
Housing vacancy	16.4%	16.6%	21%	10.1%	89th	101st of 128
Residents 65 and older	23.3%	23.6%	23.4%	17.2%	88th	75th of 129
Median age	45.4	45.5	44.8	38.9	87th	59th of 129
Government workers	20.5%	20.7%	18.4%	14.5%	86th	41st of 129
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.493	0.490	0.543	0.483	86th	75th of 128
Average commute	31.1 min	30.7 min	28 min	26.4 min	79th	20th of 125
Self-employed workers	12.4%	12.1%	14.8%	10%	79th	88th of 129
Healthcare workers	10.5%	9.9%	9.1%	9.7%	65th	33rd of 129
Rent-burdened renters	51.8%	51%	50.8%	51.1%	54th	50th of 126
Population	27,417	27,855	3,234,309	334,922,499	44th	55th of 129
Uninsured rate	5.4%	5.4%	5.7%	8.4%	37th	61st of 129
Homeownership rate	62%	63%	67.9%	65.2%	36th	102nd of 128
Population density	428/sq mi	453/sq mi	945/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	103rd of 129
Bachelor's degree or higher	21%	21.3%	29.8%	35.7%	23rd	100th of 129
Residents under 18	16%	15.9%	16.1%	22%	11th	69th of 129
Tech workers	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	3.8%	7th	75th of 129
Veterans	1.8%	1.7%	2.4%	6.2%	5th	89th of 129
Median home value	$105,300	$105,100	$131,500	$332,700	3rd	96th of 127
Broadband accessWeakness	78.2%	78.1%	80.6%	91%	3rd	82nd of 128
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	14.1%	2nd	110th of 129
Median household incomeWeakness	$18,778	$18,917	$26,297	$80,734	1st	112th of 126
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,032	$11,029	$17,981	$44,673	1st	120th of 129
Median gross rent	$510	$505	$578	$1,413	1st	87th of 126
Work from home	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	15.1%	1st	115th of 128
Diversity index	1	1	2.1	61.4	1st	83rd of 129
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$15,344	$15,369	$22,365	$49,666	1st	123rd of 126

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

45.4

Under 18

16%

65 and over

23.3%

Race and ethnicity

White0.3%
Black0.1%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

97%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 10,657
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 70.1%
Married couples: 38.9%
Living alone: 26.4%
Veterans (of adults): 1.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

63%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.5%

$200k+

0.2%

Median household income

00669

$18,778

Lares Municipio

$18,917

Puerto Rico

$26,297

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,032

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

55.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.493

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

00669

$105,300

Lares Municipio

$105,100

Puerto Rico

$131,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

00669

$510

Lares Municipio

$505

Puerto Rico

$578

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,751
Owner-occupied: 62%
Vacant: 16.4%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.3%
Home value to income: 5.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.9%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

28%

20–29

14%

30–44

14%

45–59

10%

60+

18%

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Food service

Management

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Computer and math

0.6%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Professional and technical services

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$15,344

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	00669	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$27,543	$74,888
Service	$13,397	$26,804
Sales and office	$10,639	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$11,336	$49,199
Production and transportation	$15,313	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

31%

High school

24%

Some college

14%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 69.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Households with broadband: 78.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.1%
No internet access: 17.6%
Without health insurance: 5.4%
Limited-English households: 76.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Lares
State: Puerto Rico
County: Lares Municipio
Center point: 18.2769° N, 66.8696° W
Land area: 64 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

00669 spans 3 counties

Cities and towns within this zip

Lares3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 00669

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
00611	Angeles, PR	4.1 mi	1,383	$20,360	$98,400
00631	Castaner, PR	6.9 mi	1,321	$19,278	$99,800
00685	San Sebastian, PR	7.9 mi	39,988	$20,310	$115,700
00670	Las Marias, PR	8.3 mi	8,512	$16,367	$86,600
00606	Maricao, PR	9.2 mi	5,163	$20,992	$114,000
00627	Camuy, PR	9.4 mi	32,734	$27,411	$109,600
00659	Hatillo, PR	9.8 mi	37,327	$27,513	$135,800
00601	Adjuntas, PR	10 mi	16,669	$19,454	$94,200
00641	Utuado, PR	11 mi	23,831	$21,102	$103,400
00678	Quebradillas, PR	11 mi	24,595	$23,874	$112,400
00698	Yauco, PR	14 mi	32,535	$24,310	$100,500
00637	Sabana Grande, PR	15 mi	22,909	$21,987	$100,200

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Questions about 00669

What city is zip code 00669?

00669 is assigned to Lares, Puerto Rico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 00669 in?

00669 is mostly in Lares Municipio, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 00669?

About 27,417 people live in 00669, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 00669 in?

00669 is in Atlantic Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 00669?

The median household income in 00669 is $18,778.

What zip codes are near 00669?

The closest zip codes to 00669 are 00611, 00631, 00685, 00670, 00606.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 00669, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.