| ZIP Code | 87501 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Fe |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 8,532 ft |
| Latitude | 35.708182 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.851021 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.78 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.3% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 77 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,237 (10.2%) |
| Some College | 1,173 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 1,719 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 765 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,164 (59%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,229 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $649,100 ▲ 133% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,516/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,480 |
| Vacant Units | 1,894 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,480 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,894 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
ZIP code 87501 is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. With a population of 15,409, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.5 years. Economically, 87501 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,229 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87501 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $649,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,516 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 87501 is majority White (64.20%). Residents are highly educated — 65.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87501 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 87501 in Santa Fe, NM is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,409 residents, a median household income of $81,229, and a median home value of $649,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.