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Fajardo, PR
Zona Urbana in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00738, 00740.
Population
24,269
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,982
ZIP codes
2
Fajardo and its ZIP codes
Fajardo at a glance
- Fajardo is about 3.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $25,380 a year, 3% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,400 (8% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $619 a month.
Local data for Fajardo, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fajardo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,380
Poverty rate
42.4%
Median home value
$121,400
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (23,132), Dominican Americans (406), Indian Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fajardo Municipio. PPP loans are for Fajardo.
Unemployment rate
7.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$30,149
9,625 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $4,577 per person
PPP loans
$16.54M
641 loans, 3,803 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fajardo, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fajardo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Fajardo
2 in or overlapping Fajardo. Population shown
Cities near Fajardo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Luis M. CintrónComunidad | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Las CroabasComunidad | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| RamosComunidad | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa MaríaComunidad | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| CeibaZona Urbana | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| LuquilloZona Urbana | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Aguas ClarasComunidad | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Playa FortunaComunidad | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DaguaoComunidad | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PalmerComunidad | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| DuqueComunidad | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Hato CandalComunidad | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| NaguaboZona Urbana | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BartoloComunidad | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Río BlancoComunidad | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Río GrandeZona Urbana | 12 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fajardo, PR in?
- Fajardo is in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Fajardo, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fajardo include 00738, 00740.
- What is the population of Fajardo, PR?
- About 24,269 people live in Fajardo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fajardo?
- Nearby places include Luis M. Cintrón (2.5 mi), Las Croabas (3.2 mi), Ramos (3.8 mi), Santa María (4.3 mi), Ceiba (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023