ZIP Code 87027

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La Jara · Sandoval County · New Mexico

Population
309

3/sq mi

Median income
$15,625

▼ 80% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$13,400

▼ 95% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.9%

Median age 67.5

Land area
93.6 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87027 in La Jara, New Mexico has a population of 309. The median household income is $15,625, which is 80% below the national average. Median home value is $13,400, 95% below the US average. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.6 square miles in La Jara, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The area is home to 309 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87027 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87027 sits at $15,625 (74% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $11,010. The poverty rate stands at 86.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $13,400 (94% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

309

Population

93.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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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

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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87046 Regina, NM 186 8.5 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for La Jara, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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