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La Playa, PR
Comunidad in Añasco Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
1,661
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,562
ZIP codes
0
La Playa and its ZIP codes
La Playa at a glance
- La Playa is 65% denser than Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,904 a year, 6% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,200 (33% below Puerto Rico).
Local data for La Playa, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Playa, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,904
Poverty rate
49.5%
Median home value
$88,200
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
10.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,545).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Añasco Municipio. PPP loans are for La Playa.
Unemployment rate
11.2%
Aug 2026, +4.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,869
6,472 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $5,079 per person
How people get to work
La Playa, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 10.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Playa, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Cities near La Playa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las MaríasComunidad | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AñascoZona Urbana | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| EspinoComunidad | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| StellaComunidad | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| LuyandoComunidad | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| RincónZona Urbana | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MayagüezZona Urbana | 6.4 mi | 21 |
| AguadaZona Urbana | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| IsletaComunidad | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| Lomas VerdesComunidad | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Los HéroesComunidad | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| MocaZona Urbana | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| VoladorasComunidad | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| AguadillaZona Urbana | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| HormiguerosZona Urbana | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| LassalleComunidad | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Playa, PR in?
- La Playa is in Añasco Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of La Playa, PR?
- About 1,661 people live in La Playa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Playa?
- Nearby places include Las Marías (2.7 mi), Añasco (3 mi), Espino (4.2 mi), Stella (4.9 mi), Luyando (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023