Milan, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87021
Cibola County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,472
- 174/sq mi High-density area
- $40,129
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 174
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87021 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87021 covers 20.0 square miles in Milan, Cibola County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,472 residents on file, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87021 reports a modest median household income of $40,129 (32% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,322. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,100 (40% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $886; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cibola County, so 87021 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milan, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87021.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87021, Milan, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,472
Population
20.0
Area (sq mi)
174
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87021?
42.8
Median Age
62.4%
Male
37.6%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$40,129
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$23,322
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87021 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Milan, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,129 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,247housing units
1,247
Total Housing Units
1,022
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$886
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 87021, employing approximately 790 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,528,000.
39
Businesses
790
Employees
$37.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 30.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87021 vs 87005 →
ZIP 87021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87021
Milan (87021)
3,472 residents
- 87051 969
San Rafael (87051)
969 residents
- 87005 799
Bluewater (87005)
799 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87021 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87021, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,472 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87021 in?
ZIP code 87021 (Milan) is located in Cibola County, New Mexico. Cibola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cibola-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87021?
ZIP code 87021 in Milan, NM has a population of 3,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87021?
The median household income in ZIP 87021 is $40,129, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87021?
The median home value in ZIP 87021 is $128,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87021 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87021?
ZIP code 87021 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87021 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87021?
In ZIP code 87021, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87021?
In ZIP code 87021, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87021 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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