| ZIP Code | 87745 |
|---|---|
| City | Sapello |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 6,772 ft |
| Latitude | 35.790752 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.266773 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.2 yrs ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 231 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 49 (5.9%) |
| Associates | 136 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 160 (19.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 233 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,304 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,900 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 678 |
| Vacant Units | 137 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 678 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 137 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 87745 is located in Sapello, New Mexico, within San Miguel County. With a population of 1,060, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.2 years. Economically, 87745 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,304 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87745 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,900 is below the national average.
The population of 87745 is majority Hispanic (67.55%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87745 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 87745 in Sapello, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,060 residents, a median household income of $63,304, and a median home value of $198,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.