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ZIP Code 87049

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

973
6/sq mi
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 87049 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Fidel, Cibola County, New Mexico, home to just 973 residents across 164.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 87049, but per-capita income is $39,304. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 74.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cibola County, letting you compare 87049 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 87049, San Fidel, 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

973

Population

164.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87049?

74.5

Median Age

34.2%

Male

65.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%

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?

$39,304

Per Capita Income

3.8%

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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

19

Total Housing Units

19

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

4.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 87049, employing approximately 205 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,043,000.

3

Businesses

205

Employees

$18.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87007 Casa Blanca, NM 1,080 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cibola County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87049 in?
ZIP code 87049 (San Fidel) 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 87049?
ZIP code 87049 in San Fidel, NM has a population of 973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87049 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87049?
ZIP code 87049 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87049?
In ZIP code 87049, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87049 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.