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Arecibo, PR
Zona Urbana in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00612.
Population
40,831
Land area
15.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,631
ZIP codes
1
Arecibo and its ZIP codes
Arecibo at a glance
- Arecibo is about 2.8 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $22,968 a year, 13% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,000 (13% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $505 a month.
Local data for Arecibo, PR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Schools14
- Colleges6
- Banks3
- Post Offices2
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants172
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Arecibo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,968
Poverty rate
40.7%
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$505/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (40,068), Indian Americans (334), Dominican Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arecibo Municipio. PPP loans are for Arecibo.
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$32,450
22,269 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$532M
FY 2026, $6,067 per person
How people get to work
Arecibo, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arecibo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
326
Countywide, mostly flood
Toxic release facilities
3
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Arecibo
1 in or overlapping Arecibo. Population shown
Cities near Arecibo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorcovadoComunidad | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Rafael GonzálezComunidad | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| CarrizalesComunidad | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BajaderoComunidad | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| Rafael CapóComunidad | 4.6 mi | 1.6 |
| HatilloZona Urbana | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| AnimasComunidad | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Del CarmenComunidad | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CamuyZona Urbana | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| AlianzaComunidad | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| La PicaComunidad | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| QuebradaComunidad | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Sabana HoyosComunidad | 9.2 mi | 2.6 |
| YeguadaComunidad | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Piedra GordaComunidad | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| La AlianzaComunidad | 10 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arecibo, PR in?
- Arecibo is in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Arecibo, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arecibo include 00612.
- What is the population of Arecibo, PR?
- About 40,831 people live in Arecibo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arecibo?
- Nearby places include Corcovado (2.4 mi), Rafael González (3.4 mi), Carrizales (3.7 mi), Bajadero (4.6 mi), Rafael Capó (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023