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Dorado, PR
Zona Urbana in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00646.
Population
12,425
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,931
ZIP codes
1
Dorado and its ZIP codes
Dorado at a glance
- Dorado is about 4.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $46,519 a year, 77% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,300 (about 2 times the Puerto Rico figure) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Dorado, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dorado, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,519
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$265,300
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
44.4%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (11,521), Cuban Americans (60), Italian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorado Municipio. PPP loans are for Dorado.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,889
11,266 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $4,424 per person
How people get to work
Dorado, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dorado, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
257
Countywide, mostly flood
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Dorado
1 in or overlapping Dorado. Population shown
Cities near Dorado
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Toa BajaZona Urbana | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| San AntonioComunidad | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| ToavilleComunidad | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Villas del SolComunidad | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Villa CalmaComunidad | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| IngenioComunidad | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CampanillaComunidad | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Villa QuinteroComunidad | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Villa EsperanzaComunidad | 3.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Brisas del CampaneroComunidad | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BreñasComunidad | 4 mi | 1 |
| PabellonesComunidad | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| CampanillasComunidad | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| San JoséComunidad | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Río LajasComunidad | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Candelaria ArenasComunidad | 4.8 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dorado, PR in?
- Dorado is in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Dorado, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dorado include 00646.
- What is the population of Dorado, PR?
- About 12,425 people live in Dorado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dorado?
- Nearby places include Toa Baja (1.9 mi), San Antonio (2.3 mi), Toaville (2.4 mi), Villas del Sol (3 mi), Villa Calma (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023