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Guayanilla, PR
Zona Urbana in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
2,820
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,968
ZIP codes
0
Guayanilla and its ZIP codes
Guayanilla at a glance
- Guayanilla is about 4.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- The median household income is $28,713, 9% above the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,400 (24% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $462 a month.
Local data for Guayanilla, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guayanilla, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,713
Poverty rate
35.6%
Median home value
$100,400
Median rent
$462/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,799), Salvadoran Americans (21), Irish Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guayanilla Municipio. PPP loans are for Guayanilla.
Unemployment rate
13.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$30,272
2,298 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $6,864 per person
How people get to work
Guayanilla, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.8%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guayanilla, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
104
Countywide, mostly flood
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Guayanilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Magas ArribaComunidad | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| IndiosComunidad | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| Santo DomingoComunidad | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| YaucoZona Urbana | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| PalomasComunidad | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| PeñuelasZona Urbana | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| TallaboaComunidad | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Tallaboa AltaComunidad | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Quebrada del AguaComunidad | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| María AntoniaComunidad | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| El TumbaoComunidad | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| LluverasComunidad | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| FuigComunidad | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MarueñoComunidad | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| Corral ViejoComunidad | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Liborio Negrón TorresComunidad | 10 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guayanilla, PR in?
- Guayanilla is in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Guayanilla, PR?
- About 2,820 people live in Guayanilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guayanilla?
- Nearby places include Magas Arriba (1.6 mi), Indios (2.8 mi), Santo Domingo (4.6 mi), Yauco (4.7 mi), Palomas (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023