| ZIP Code | 87566 |
|---|---|
| City | Ohkay Owingeh |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 5,641 ft |
| Latitude | 36.067572 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.077432 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.31 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.9% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 549 (32.4%) |
| Some College | 240 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 550 (32.5%) |
| Bachelors | 96 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 258 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,028 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 80% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $500,000 ▲ 79% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $715/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 893 |
| Vacant Units | 176 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 893 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 176 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
ZIP code 87566 is located in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. With a population of 2,623, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 87566 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,028 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87566 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $500,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $715 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 87566 is majority Hispanic (51.85%). Residents are less-educated — 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 80% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87566 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 87566 in Ohkay Owingeh, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,623 residents, a median household income of $64,028, and a median home value of $500,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.