US ZIP Code
87531

Embudo, NM

Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 116 Population ↓ 76% since 2019
🎂 74.1 Median Age ↑ 7% since 2019
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87531
CityEmbudo
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyRio Arriba County
Area Code505
Elevation6,011 ft
Latitude36.228167
Longitude-105.901692
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35039
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 36.2% (42) Female 63.8% (74) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 7.8%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic7.8%

Age Breakdown

25–44
36%
65+
64%

Key Indicators

Median Age74.1 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.27
Below Poverty92.2% ▲ 822% above avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate9 (12.2%)
Associates65 (87.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.2%Associates: 87.8%Edu
HS Grad12.2%
Associates87.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
82%
$300k–500k
18%

Financials

Total Units156
Vacant Units105
Avg HH Size2.27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
82%
$25k–50k
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units156
Vacant105
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.27
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87531 is in Embudo, NM, in Rio Arriba County.
ZIP code 87531 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87531 is in Rio Arriba County, NM.
ZIP 87531 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87531 is 116 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87531

ZIP code 87531 is located in Embudo, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. With a population of 116, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 74.1 years.

The population of 87531 is primarily White (92.24%). Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 92.2%.

Overall, ZIP code 87531 in Embudo, NM is characterized as an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.