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Guánica, PR
Zona Urbana in Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00647.
Population
5,136
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,007
ZIP codes
1
Guánica and its ZIP codes
Guánica at a glance
- Guánica is about 2.1 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $15,244 a year, 42% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,200 (37% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $298 a month.
Local data for Guánica, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guánica, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$15,244
Poverty rate
66.1%
Median home value
$82,200
Median rent
$298/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (5,049), Dominican Americans (16), Mexican Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guánica Municipio. PPP loans are for Guánica.
Unemployment rate
16.8%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$24,639
2,232 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$93M
FY 2026, $6,745 per person
How people get to work
Guánica, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guánica, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
83
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Superfund sites
1
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Guánica
1 in or overlapping Guánica. Population shown
Cities near Guánica
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FuigComunidad | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| María AntoniaComunidad | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| El TumbaoComunidad | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Liborio Negrón TorresComunidad | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| LluverasComunidad | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| PalomasComunidad | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| La PargueraComunidad | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| YaucoZona Urbana | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Sabana GrandeZona Urbana | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| IndiosComunidad | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| LajasZona Urbana | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| MaguayoComunidad | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmarejoComunidad | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| San GermánZona Urbana | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| GuayanillaZona Urbana | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Sabana EneasComunidad | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guánica, PR in?
- Guánica is in Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Guánica, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Guánica include 00647.
- What is the population of Guánica, PR?
- About 5,136 people live in Guánica, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guánica?
- Nearby places include Fuig (2 mi), Marían Antonia (3.5 mi), El Tumbao (3.6 mi), Liborio Negrón Torres (5.2 mi), Lluveras (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023