| ZIP Code | 87056 |
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| City | Stanley |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 6,437 ft |
| Latitude | 35.161578 |
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| Longitude | -105.885105 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.2 yrs ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.0% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 211 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 124 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 100 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 79 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 291 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,806 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $197,300 ▼ 29% below avg ↓ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 509 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 509 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 87056 is located in Stanley, New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. With a population of 975, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.2 years. Economically, 87056 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,806 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87056 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $197,300 is below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 87056 is primarily White (75.59%). Residents are well-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87056 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 87056 in Stanley, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 975 residents, a median household income of $64,806, and a median home value of $197,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.