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Humacao, PR
Zona Urbana in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00791.
Population
15,787
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,204
ZIP codes
1
Humacao and its ZIP codes
Humacao at a glance
- Humacao is about 3.4 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $22,172 a year, 16% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (11% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $478 a month.
Local data for Humacao, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Humacao, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,172
Poverty rate
42.0%
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$478/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (15,198), Dominican Americans (185), Mexican Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humacao Municipio. PPP loans are for Humacao.
Unemployment rate
8.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,589
16,904 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$389M
FY 2026, $7,652 per person
How people get to work
Humacao, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.4%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Humacao, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
ZIP codes in Humacao
1 in or overlapping Humacao. Population shown
Cities near Humacao
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La FerminaComunidad | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| BajandasComunidad | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Antón RuízComunidad | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| Candelero ArribaComunidad | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Las PiedrasZona Urbana | 3.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Punta SantiagoComunidad | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| Candelero AbajoComunidad | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Río BlancoComunidad | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Peña PobreComunidad | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Palmas del MarComunidad | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| ComunasComunidad | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Pueblito del RíoComunidad | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| NaguaboZona Urbana | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| El MangóComunidad | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Humacao, PR in?
- Humacao is in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Humacao, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Humacao include 00791.
- What is the population of Humacao, PR?
- About 15,787 people live in Humacao, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Humacao?
- Nearby places include La Fermina (2.4 mi), Bajandas (2.5 mi), Antón Ruíz (2.7 mi), Buena Vista (3 mi), Candelero Arriba (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023