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Mayagüez, PR
Zona Urbana in Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico. ZIP codes: 00680, 00682.
Population
58,977
Land area
21sq mi
People per sq mi
2,811
ZIP codes
2
Mayagüez and its ZIP codes
Mayagüez at a glance
- Mayagüez is about 3 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- The median household income is $17,410, 34% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,000 (13% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $482 a month.
Local data for Mayagüez, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mayagüez, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,410
Poverty rate
54.7%
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$482/mo
Homeownership
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (56,829), Colombian Americans (327), Dominican Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mayagüez Municipio. PPP loans are for Mayagüez.
Unemployment rate
9.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$31,581
31,456 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$449M
FY 2026, $6,150 per person
PPP loans
$21.79M
426 loans, 4,969 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mayagüez, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mayagüez, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
187
Countywide, mostly flood
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
ZIP codes in Mayagüez
2 in or overlapping Mayagüez. Population shown
Cities near Mayagüez
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HormiguerosZona Urbana | 4.2 mi | 4.4 |
| EspinoComunidad | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| AñascoZona Urbana | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Las MaríasComunidad | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| La PlayaComunidad | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Monte GrandeComunidad | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Cabo RojoZona Urbana | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| Puerto RealComunidad | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| Sabana EneasComunidad | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MaricaoZona Urbana | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| San GermánZona Urbana | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Las MaríasZona Urbana | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LuyandoComunidad | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| StellaComunidad | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmarejoComunidad | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 12 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mayagüez, PR in?
- Mayagüez is in Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What ZIP codes are in Mayagüez, PR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mayagüez include 00680, 00682.
- What is the population of Mayagüez, PR?
- About 58,977 people live in Mayagüez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mayagüez?
- Nearby places include Hormigueros (4.2 mi), Espino (5.2 mi), Añasco (5.8 mi), Las Marías (6.2 mi), La Playa (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023