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Cambalache, PR

Comunidad in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

575

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

391

ZIP codes

0

Cambalache and its ZIP codes

Full map

Cambalache at a glance

  • Cambalache is 59% less dense than Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,145 a year, 45% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,600 (about 2.3 times the Puerto Rico figure).

Housing and community stats

Cambalache, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$38,145

Poverty rate

13.7%

Median home value

$303,600

Homeownership

65.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.9%

Median age

58.2

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (562), Cuban Americans (13).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Canóvanas Municipio. PPP loans are for Cambalache.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$30,084

5,951 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$218M

FY 2026, $5,147 per person

Canóvanas Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cambalache, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home38.9%

Environment and hazard risk

Cambalache, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

171

Countywide, mostly rip current

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Cambalache

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CanóvanasZona Urbana1.5 mi2.8
Campo RicoComunidad1.6 mi0.4
La DoloresComunidad1.9 mi0.7
San IsidroComunidad2.2 mi0.7
CanovanillasComunidad2.3 mi0.7
BartoloComunidad2.6 mi0.2
Palma SolaComunidad2.6 mi1.1
Valle HillComunidad2.6 mi0.1
Villa Hugo IComunidad2.7 mi0
Villa Hugo IIComunidad2.9 mi0.1
Río GrandeZona Urbana3.1 mi1.4
Santa BárbaraComunidad3.5 mi0.7
Quebrada PrietaComunidad4.9 mi1.9
LoízaZona Urbana4.9 mi0.5
SuárezComunidad5.3 mi0.2
ViequesComunidad5.5 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cambalache, PR in?
Cambalache is in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Cambalache, PR?
About 575 people live in Cambalache, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cambalache?
Nearby places include Canóvanas (1.5 mi), Campo Rico (1.6 mi), La Dolores (1.9 mi), San Isidro (2.2 mi), Canovanillas (2.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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