US ZIP Code
87548

Medanales, NM

Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 921 Population ↓ 29% since 2019
💰 $68,750 Median HH Income
▼ 10% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
🎂 32.5 Median Age ↓ 11% since 2019
🎓 27.4% College Grads
▼ 29% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87548
CityMedanales
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyRio Arriba County
Area Code505
Elevation5,963 ft
Latitude36.175928
Longitude-106.185341
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35039
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.9% (487) Female 47.1% (434) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.3%Hispanic: 93.7%Race
White6.3%
Hispanic93.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
36%
25–44
30%
45–64
11%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.84
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate158 (31.4%)
Some College64 (12.7%)
Associates143 (28.4%)
Bachelors84 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree54 (10.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 28.4%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
HS Grad31.4%
Some College12.7%
Associates28.4%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
55%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019
Total Units368
Vacant Units44
Avg HH Size2.84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–50k
29%
$50k–75k
20%
$75k–100k
20%
$150k–200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

15–30 min
16%
Over 45 min
84%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units368
Vacant44
Owner Occupied67.9%
Renter Occupied32.1%
Avg HH Size2.84
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87548 is in Medanales, NM, in Rio Arriba County.
ZIP code 87548 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87548 is in Rio Arriba County, NM.
ZIP 87548 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87548 is 921 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 87548 is $68,750 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87548

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.