| ZIP Code | 87530 |
|---|---|
| City | El Rito |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Area Code | 505/575 |
| Elevation | 8,610 ft |
| Latitude | 36.340759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.201773 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 58.5% ▲ 485% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 106 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 67 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 72 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 102 (26.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 35 (9.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $24,611 ▼ 68% below avg ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 90% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 609 |
| Vacant Units | 140 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 609 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 140 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 87530 is located in El Rito, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. With a population of 961, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 87530 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $24,611 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87530 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $273,700 is near the national average. Median home values have increased by 90% since 2019.
The population of 87530 is primarily Hispanic (99.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 58.5%. Household income has declined by 15% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 87530 in El Rito, NM is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 961 residents, a median household income of $24,611, and a median home value of $273,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.