| ZIP Code | 87548 |
|---|---|
| City | Medanales |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 5,963 ft |
| Latitude | 36.175928 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.185341 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35039 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.5 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.4% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 158 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 64 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 143 (28.4%) |
| Bachelors | 84 (16.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 54 (10.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,750 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 368 |
| Vacant Units | 44 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 368 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 44 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 87548 is located in Medanales, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. With a population of 921, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.5 years. Economically, 87548 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,750 is near the national average.
The population of 87548 is primarily Hispanic (93.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 87548 in Medanales, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.