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Mayagüez Municipio, PR

1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

70,828

Land area

78sq mi

People per sq mi

913

ZIP codes

2

Cities and towns in Mayagüez Municipio

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Mayagüez Municipio at a glance

  • It is the 9th most populous of 78 counties in Puerto Rico.
  • Households here earn a median of $18,295 a year, 30% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,600 (15% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $484 a month.

Local data for Mayagüez Municipio, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mayagüez Municipio, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$18,295

Poverty rate

53.3%

Median home value

$111,600

Median rent

$484/mo

Homeownership

49.8%

Bachelor's or higher

27.3%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (68,456), Dominican Americans (360), Colombian Americans (327).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

$70.13M

1,699 loans, 16,962 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$15.2K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Mayagüez Municipio, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.4%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked3.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mayagüez Municipio, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Storm events since 1996

187

Most often flood

Toxic release facilities

2

No Superfund sites

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mayagüez Municipio

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Mayagüez Municipio, PR?
Mayagüez is the largest city or town in Mayagüez Municipio, with about 58,977 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Mayagüez Municipio?
Mayagüez Municipio includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 00680, 00682.
What is the population of Mayagüez Municipio, PR?
About 70,828 people live in Mayagüez Municipio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Mayagüez Municipio?
Mayagüez Municipio borders Cabo Rojo Municipio, San Germán Municipio, Añasco Municipio, Hormigueros Municipio, Las Marías Municipio, Maricao Municipio.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023