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87521

New Mexico · 1,261 residents · 101 sq mi
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With 1,261 people, ZIP 87521 is a ZIP code in Rio Arriba County. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 46.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Getting to work takes 47 minutes on average. Density works out to 12 people per square mile. Among the 21 ZIP codes in Rio Arriba County, 87521 ranks 17th by median household income.

$39,718
US average: $82,259
$37,228
US average: $44,673
$218,600
US average: $376,019
12.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
101 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
12.4%
Age 65+
32.0%
37.1%
62.9%
3.36 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic10%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.9%(1,096)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other1.3%(17)
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Rio Arriba County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST17TH OF 21HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
87012$36,303
87017$78,060
87029$70,435
87046$62,216
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 87521?

ZIP code 87521 has about 1,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87521?

The typical household in ZIP code 87521 earns about $39,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 87521 expensive?

In ZIP code 87521, the median home is worth about $218,600, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 87521?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 87521 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87521?

About 12.3% of people in ZIP code 87521 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024