| ZIP Code | 87532 |
|---|---|
| City | Espanola |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 6,098 ft |
| Latitude | 35.989751 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.12563 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,412 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 1,332 (12%) |
| Associates | 2,165 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,085 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,871 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,077 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $887/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,946 |
| Vacant Units | 1,502 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,946 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,502 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 87532 is located in Espanola, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. With a population of 19,522, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 87532 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,077 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87532 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $887 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 87532 is primarily Hispanic (71.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87532 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 87532 in Espanola, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,522 residents, a median household income of $57,077, and a median home value of $225,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.