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Caguas, PR
Zona Urbana in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00725, 00727.
Population
72,922
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
6,692
ZIP codes
2
Caguas and its ZIP codes
Caguas at a glance
- Caguas is about 7.1 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- The median household income is $27,054, close to the Puerto Rico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400 (4% above Puerto Rico) and median rent is $644 a month.
Local data for Caguas, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caguas, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,054
Poverty rate
39.8%
Median home value
$137,400
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (68,928), Dominican Americans (1,111), Cuban Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caguas Municipio. PPP loans are for Caguas.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,068
44,804 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$661M
FY 2026, $5,196 per person
How people get to work
Caguas, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caguas, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
254
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
ZIP codes in Caguas
2 in or overlapping Caguas. Population shown
Cities near Caguas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Parcelas de NavarroComunidad | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Bairoa La VeinticincoComunidad | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| Los PradosComunidad | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Las CarolinasComunidad | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Hacienda San JoséComunidad | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| La LigaComunidad | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| GuraboZona Urbana | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Tomás de CastroComunidad | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Parcelas Viejas BorinquenComunidad | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Los PanesComunidad | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CeladaComunidad | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Aguas BuenasZona Urbana | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| San LorenzoZona Urbana | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| JagualComunidad | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BayamónComunidad | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Santa ClaraComunidad | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caguas, PR in?
- Caguas is in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Caguas, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Caguas include 00725, 00727.
- What is the population of Caguas, PR?
- About 72,922 people live in Caguas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caguas?
- Nearby places include Parcelas de Navarro (1.8 mi), Bairoa La Veinticinco (2 mi), Los Prados (2 mi), Las Carolinas (2.5 mi), Hacienda San José (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023