393
Population
↓ 72% since 2019
56.7
Median Age
↑ 61% since 2019
0.0%
College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
36.7%
Unemployment
▲ 650% above avg ↑ 536% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 87051 |
|---|---|
| City | San Rafael |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 6,472 ft |
| Latitude | 35.036407 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.852784 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35006 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 40.7% (160)
Female 59.3% (233) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White51.9%
Hispanic48.1%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.7 yrs ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Unemployment | 36.7% ▲ 650% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 135 (77.1%) |
| Some College | 40 (22.9%) |
Education
HS Grad77.1%
Some College22.9%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner100.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 243 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 243 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87051 is in San Rafael, NM, in Cibola County.
ZIP code 87051 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87051 is in Cibola County, NM.
ZIP 87051 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87051 is 393 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87051
ZIP code 87051 is located in San Rafael, New Mexico, within Cibola County. With a population of 393, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.7 years.
The population of 87051 is majority White (51.91%).
The unemployment rate in 87051 stands at 36.7%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 100% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area.
Overall, ZIP code 87051 in San Rafael, NM is characterized as an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.