| ZIP Code | 87939 |
|---|---|
| City | Monticello |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 5,729 ft |
| Latitude | 33.373336 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.337249 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.9 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.80 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Associates | 112 (57.7%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 58 (29.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $517,200 ▲ 86% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 171 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 171 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.80 |
ZIP code 87939 is located in Monticello, New Mexico, within Sierra County. With a population of 194, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.9 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 87939 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $517,200 is significantly above the national average. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 87939 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 42.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average.
A notably high share of workers — 64% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 87939 in Monticello, NM is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.