PlainZIP

La Jara, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87027

Sandoval County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

309
3/sq mi
$15,625
Median income
$13,400
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Jara pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87027 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Jara, Sandoval County, New Mexico, home to just 309 residents across 93.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87027 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $15,625 (74% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $11,010. Local economic indicators show a 86.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $13,400 for a typical home value (94% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 62.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sandoval County, so you can benchmark 87027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 87027, La Jara, 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

309

Population

93.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87027?

67.5

Median Age

60.3%

Male

39.7%

Female

23.6%

Foreign-Born

White 32.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%

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?

$15,625

Median Household Income

-74% vs state

$11,010

Per Capita Income

86.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87027 ranks nationally

La Jara, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$15,625 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

210

Total Housing Units

124

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$13,400

Median Home Value

-94% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Related Areas

Sandoval County La Jara, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87027 in? ▼
ZIP code 87027 (La Jara) is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Sandoval County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sandoval-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87027? ▼
ZIP code 87027 in La Jara, NM has a population of 309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87027 is $15,625, which is 80% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87027 is $13,400, which is 95% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87027 is White at 32.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87027? ▼
In ZIP code 87027, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 87027? ▼
In ZIP code 87027, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87027 is 86.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.