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Candelaria, PR
Comunidad in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00949.
Population
14,868
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,952
ZIP codes
1
Candelaria and its ZIP codes
Candelaria at a glance
- Candelaria is about 5.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $41,734 a year, 59% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,500 (16% above Puerto Rico) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Candelaria, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Candelaria, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,734
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$152,500
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (14,307), Dominican Americans (142), Venezuelan Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Toa Baja Municipio. PPP loans are for Candelaria.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$32,034
14,332 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$332M
FY 2026, $4,405 per person
How people get to work
Candelaria, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Candelaria, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly flood
Superfund sites
1
ZIP codes in Candelaria
1 in or overlapping Candelaria. Population shown
Cities near Candelaria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MucarabonesComunidad | 0.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Candelaria ArenasComunidad | 1 mi | 1 |
| Villa EsperanzaComunidad | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Villa QuinteroComunidad | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| CampanillaComunidad | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| San JoséComunidad | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Brisas del CampaneroComunidad | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Toa AltaZona Urbana | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| CampanillasComunidad | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| PabellonesComunidad | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| El VeintiséisComunidad | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| PájarosComunidad | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Mansión del SolComunidad | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Villa de SabanaComunidad | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Villa CalmaComunidad | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| IngenioComunidad | 3 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Candelaria, PR in?
- Candelaria is in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Candelaria, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Candelaria include 00949.
- What is the population of Candelaria, PR?
- About 14,868 people live in Candelaria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Candelaria?
- Nearby places include Mucarabones (0.7 mi), Candelaria Arenas (1 mi), Villa Esperanza (1.8 mi), Villa Quintero (1.9 mi), Campanilla (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023