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Guayama, PR
Zona Urbana in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
18,216
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,983
ZIP codes
0
Guayama and its ZIP codes
Guayama at a glance
- Guayama is about 5.3 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 14th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $20,955 a year, 20% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (15% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $412 a month.
Local data for Guayama, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guayama, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,955
Poverty rate
46.4%
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$412/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (18,077), Peruvian Americans (16), Mexican Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guayama Municipio. PPP loans are for Guayama.
Unemployment rate
12.0%
Aug 2026, +2.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$29,540
9,876 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $4,258 per person
How people get to work
Guayama, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guayama, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
140
Countywide, mostly flood
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Guayama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlimpoComunidad | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CorazónComunidad | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| ArroyoZona Urbana | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| JobosComunidad | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| YaurelComunidad | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| PalmasComunidad | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Pueblito del CarmenComunidad | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| PatillasZona Urbana | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| CoquíComunidad | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| La PlenaComunidad | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LambogliaComunidad | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Central AguirreComunidad | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| CocoComunidad | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| CayeyZona Urbana | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| G. L. GarcíaComunidad | 10 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guayama, PR in?
- Guayama is in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Guayama, PR?
- About 18,216 people live in Guayama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guayama?
- Nearby places include Olimpo (1.9 mi), Corazón (2 mi), Arroyo (3.1 mi), Jobos (3.9 mi), Buena Vista (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023